Sans Faceted Ofba 3 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, athletic, technical, retro, impact, ruggedness, precision, display, faceted, angular, chamfered, blocky, stencil-like.
A compact, blocky sans with heavy, uniform strokes and pronounced faceting throughout. Curves are largely replaced by straight segments with chamfered corners, producing octagonal counters in rounds like O, C, and G and clipped terminals across many joins. Proportions are steady and utilitarian, with squared shoulders, firm horizontals, and diagonal construction that keeps forms crisp and mechanical. The numerals follow the same cut-corner logic, yielding strong, sign-like silhouettes and clear internal shapes at display sizes.
This face performs best in headlines, posters, and logo marks where strong silhouettes and high impact are desired. It also suits sports branding, product packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style graphics that benefit from an industrial, faceted look and sturdy letterforms.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a rugged, engineered feel. Its sharp planar cuts and compact rhythm evoke sports lettering, industrial labeling, and retro technical graphics, reading as tough, no-nonsense, and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, durable voice by substituting curves with planar facets and chamfered corners. The consistent geometric cutting suggests a goal of creating a cohesive, mechanically inspired alphabet that remains legible while projecting strength and precision.
The faceting is applied consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive system where even small details (like counters and terminals) follow the same clipped geometry. The dense color and simplified joins make it best suited to larger settings where the angular shaping can be appreciated without crowding.