Sans Faceted Ofmu 1 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labeling, code samples, data tables, device branding, packaging, technical, industrial, digital, utilitarian, retro, geometric clarity, mechanical tone, label readability, systematic rhythm, octagonal, chamfered, angular, geometric, modular.
This typeface uses straight strokes and crisp chamfered corners to suggest curves through faceted, near-octagonal forms. Terminals are squared and consistent, with uniform stroke thickness and a modular, grid-fitting construction that keeps counters open and shapes highly regular. Round letters like O/C/G/Q and numerals like 0/6/8/9 are built from planar segments, while diagonals in A/V/W/X/Y are clean and sharply joined. Overall spacing and character fit feel engineered for even rhythm and clear, predictable silhouettes.
It suits interface labels, dashboards, terminals, and other settings where consistent alignment and steady texture help scanning. The distinctive faceted rounds also make it effective for compact branding, product markings, packaging, and headings that want a technical, engineered tone.
The faceted geometry reads as technical and industrial, with a subtle retro-digital flavor reminiscent of equipment labeling and early computer/arcade aesthetics. It feels no-nonsense and mechanical rather than expressive, prioritizing clarity through structured shapes and consistent repetition.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, machine-made look into a practical text face by replacing curves with controlled facets while keeping stroke logic and spacing disciplined. It aims for a recognizable, hardware-like personality that remains orderly in continuous reading and structured layouts.
Lowercase and uppercase share the same angular vocabulary, giving mixed-case text a cohesive, schematic look. The figures are especially distinctive due to their chamfered corners and segmented “rounded” shapes, which adds character without relying on ornament.