Sans Faceted Mika 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, edgy, retro, technical, assertive, display impact, mechanical feel, geometric styling, signage clarity, stylistic branding, angular, chamfered, octagonal, geometric, hard-edged.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets that create an octagonal, machined silhouette. Stems are generally uniform and sturdy, with crisp terminals and consistent chamfer angles across rounds (C/O/Q) and diagonals (K/V/W/X). Counters tend toward rectangular or polygonal shapes, and joins are sharp, giving the letters a cut-from-metal rhythm. Lowercase forms are simplified and compact, with a single-storey a and g, narrow apertures, and a pragmatic, constructed feel; numerals follow the same faceted logic for a cohesive alphanumeric color.
Best suited to headlines and short phrases where the faceted construction can be appreciated, such as posters, brand marks, packaging titles, and environmental or wayfinding-style signage. It also works well for sci‑fi or industrial-themed UI graphics and labels where a technical, manufactured voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, evoking signage, equipment labeling, and retro-futuristic interfaces. Its hard geometry reads as confident and slightly aggressive, with a disciplined, engineered character rather than a humanist warmth.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, polygonal construction into a readable sans, emphasizing cut corners and straight-sided curves for a mechanical, modernized blackletter-adjacent flavor without ornamental detail. Consistent chamfering across the set suggests an aim for strong stylistic unity and high-impact recognition.
The faceting introduces distinctive internal angles and notches that become more prominent as sizes increase, where the polygonal counters and clipped terminals define the texture. In longer text, the strong silhouette and tight apertures make it feel more display-leaning than purely text-oriented, especially where similar angular shapes repeat across letters.