Sans Faceted Paha 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a faceted, oblique sans with squared-off, chamfered corners that turn most curves into short planar segments. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, creating a crisp, engineered texture. Counters tend toward rounded-rectangular and octagonal shapes (notably in C, O, D, 0, 8), while diagonals are clean and straight, giving a forward-leaning rhythm in text. Proportions are compact and slightly squared, with tight joins and a generally uniform, schematic construction across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines, short-form copy, and identity work where a sharp, engineered look is desirable. It can also work well for UI labels, dashboards, packaging, and sports/tech graphics where compact, high-contrast shapes (in silhouette) help maintain clarity at small-to-medium sizes.
The overall tone feels futuristic and technical, like labeling on equipment, vehicles, or digital interfaces. Its sharp facets and forward slant add a sense of speed and precision, projecting an assertive, modern character rather than a friendly or handwritten one.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric sans into a faceted, cut-corner aesthetic that suggests machined forms and digital-era precision. The oblique stance and disciplined stroke system prioritize momentum and a cohesive technical texture across letters and figures.
The caps read as display-forward due to their straight-sided geometry and prominent chamfers, while the lowercase keeps the same angular logic for a cohesive system. Numerals follow the same octagonal, cut-corner styling for a consistent alphanumeric color.