Sans Faceted Ufso 7 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FX Neofara' by Differentialtype, 'Pcast' by Jipatype, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, poster, sports, stenciled, retro, impact, space saving, ruggedness, blocky, condensed, angular, faceted, squared counters.
A compact, heavyweight sans with a tightly packed stance and blocky proportions. Curves are largely replaced by straight cuts and planar facets, producing squared-off bowls and octagonal-like counters. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals are mostly flat, with occasional notched or chamfered joins that sharpen the silhouette. The overall rhythm is dense and vertical, with short extenders, a tall x-height, and sturdy, rectangular numerals designed to hold their shape at large sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, sports branding, and product packaging where a dense, bold wordshape is an advantage. It also works well for signage and labels that need an assertive, rugged presence, particularly at display sizes where the faceted cuts remain clear.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a hard-edged, engineered feel that reads as industrial and competitive. Its faceted construction adds a retro display flavor reminiscent of athletic lettering and bold signage, projecting urgency and impact rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a condensed footprint, using faceted construction to keep forms rigid and graphic. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a solid typographic “color” for attention-grabbing display work.
Capitals are especially monolithic, with compact apertures and counters that stay open via squared geometry. In running text, the dense spacing and heavy color create a strong texture, making line breaks and layout decisions more visually prominent than in more open grotesks.