Sans Faceted Pohy 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, album art, game ui, edgy, angular, quirky, futuristic, hand-cut, display impact, stylized edge, geometric novelty, distinct voice, faceted, shard-like, asymmetric, tilted, irregular rhythm.
This typeface is built from sharp, planar strokes that replace curves with chamfered corners and polygonal facets. Letterforms lean subtly backward while maintaining mostly upright construction, creating a distinctive slanted stance without a true cursive flow. Strokes are monoline and crisp, with frequent diagonal terminals and wedge-like joins that give each glyph a cut-from-paper feel. Proportions vary noticeably across characters, producing an uneven, lively texture; counters tend to be angular or diamond-shaped, and round letters resolve into multi-sided forms. The lowercase is compact with a straightforward, single-storey approach in key forms, while the numerals and capitals keep the same fractured geometry and strong diagonals.
Best suited for display typography where its angular facets and backward slant can be appreciated—posters, titles, branding marks, event graphics, and cover art. It can also work for short UI labels in games or themed interfaces, but longer passages benefit from larger sizes and generous spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is sharp and energetic, with a stylized, slightly mischievous character that reads as modern and unconventional. Its faceted construction suggests techno, game, or sci‑fi cues while the irregular rhythm adds a handmade, punk-zine edge. The reverse-leaning posture reinforces a contrarian, off-kilter personality that feels more expressive than neutral.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, immediately recognizable voice built from polygonal, chiseled shapes rather than conventional curves. Its goal is to deliver a distinctive, modern edge with a slightly handmade irregularity, prioritizing personality and impact over quiet, continuous text color.
Spacing and widths appear intentionally inconsistent, which amplifies the jagged texture in text. The design relies on straight segments and angled cuts, so at smaller sizes the distinctive facets may soften and the irregularities become less legible; it reads best when given room to show its geometry.