Sans Faceted Egde 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fixture' by Sudtipos and 'Kobern' and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, apparel, packaging, athletic, industrial, aggressive, retro, tactical, impact, speed, strength, ruggedness, display, slanted, angular, blocky, chiseled, octagonal.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with faceted construction that replaces curves with crisp planar cuts. Strokes are broad and uniform, with squared terminals and frequent chamfered corners that create an octagonal rhythm in bowls and counters. The letterforms run wide with compact internal spaces, giving lines a dense, high-impact texture; diagonals are prominent and consistent, reinforcing the right-leaning momentum. Numerals and capitals share the same hard-edged geometry, while lowercase maintains a similarly blocky build with simplified joins and minimal modulation.
This font is well suited to sports identities, event posters, and punchy headline typography where an assertive, fast-moving voice is desirable. It also fits apparel graphics and packaging that benefit from an industrial, hard-edged aesthetic, and works effectively for short UI labels or badges when set at sizes that preserve its tight counters and angular details.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, suggesting speed and impact. Its sharp, cut-metal geometry reads as sporty and tactical, with a slightly retro arcade/scoreboard edge that feels bold and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through wide, slanted silhouettes and consistent chamfered facets, creating a constructed, machined feel. Its geometry prioritizes speed and strength over softness, aiming for a distinctive display voice that reads instantly in branding and promotional settings.
Counters tend to be tight and angular, so the face presents best when given room (larger sizes or generous tracking) where the faceting can be clearly perceived. The consistent chamfers across rounded shapes (like O/0/8-style forms) create a cohesive, engineered look that remains stable across mixed-case and numerals.