Sans Faceted Dobu 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, apparel, packaging, athletic, industrial, assertive, retro, masculine, impact, ruggedness, sportiness, signage, faceted, beveled, octagonal, blocky, stencil-like.
A heavy, block-constructed display face with sharp planar facets that replace curves, producing octagonal counters and clipped corners throughout. Strokes are broad and fairly even, with angular joins and minimal modulation; interior spaces are compact, giving the letters a dense, punchy color. Uppercase forms are tall and squared with strong verticals, while the lowercase echoes the same geometry with sturdy, simplified bowls and a robust, utilitarian rhythm. Numerals follow the same cut-corner logic, reading clearly with wide, stable silhouettes suited to large sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and logo-type where strong presence and quick recognition are essential. It works particularly well for sports branding, team or event graphics, apparel prints, and bold packaging or label applications where an athletic/industrial voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking varsity lettering, industrial labeling, and hard-edged retro signage. Its faceted construction adds a rugged, engineered feel that reads confident and slightly aggressive, prioritizing impact over delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a consistent cut-corner, faceted construction that suggests durability and strength. It favors clear, billboard-like silhouettes and a uniform, engineered texture for branding and display typography.
The consistent corner-cut motif creates a cohesive texture across mixed-case settings, and the compact apertures and tight counters increase visual weight in paragraphs. The design’s angularity can make small sizes feel busy, but it holds up well when given room and contrast.