Sans Faceted Kowe 1 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, gaming, ui, techno, industrial, futuristic, arcade, tactical, display impact, tech aesthetic, geometric system, sharp clarity, angular, octagonal, chamfered, geometric, modular.
A sharply faceted, geometric sans with monoline construction and consistent chamfered corners that replace curves with octagonal planes. Strokes are heavy and uniform, with squared terminals and frequent diagonal cuts that create a crisp, engineered silhouette. Counters are polygonal and fairly open for the weight, while joins stay rigid and orthogonal, giving the design a modular, grid-aware rhythm. Lowercase follows the same rectilinear logic, with single-storey forms and simplified shapes that prioritize structure over calligraphic nuance; figures are equally angular and display-like.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, and branding marks where the faceted geometry can be appreciated. It also fits game titles, tech-oriented graphics, and interface-style labeling where an angular, constructed voice supports the theme. For longer passages, it works most comfortably at larger sizes with generous tracking.
The overall tone feels technical and machine-made, evoking sci‑fi interfaces, arcade hardware, and utilitarian signage. Its sharp facets and hard edges suggest precision and toughness, with a distinctly digital, constructed personality rather than a friendly or organic one.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric grid into a bold, faceted letterform system—substituting curves with planar cuts to achieve a crisp, futuristic texture. Its consistent chamfer language and sturdy construction suggest a focus on impact and visual identity over conventional text neutrality.
The strong corner chamfers create lively highlight points along strokes, which adds texture in headlines but can make smaller sizes feel busier. The design’s consistent planar cuts unify the alphabet and numerals, producing a cohesive, emblematic look that reads best when given ample size and spacing.