Sans Faceted Orla 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Nok' by Typotheticals (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, signage, posters, technical, industrial, futuristic, utilitarian, mechanical, geometric styling, modern utility, space efficiency, distinctive texture, octagonal, angular, chamfered, monoline, condensed.
A condensed, monoline sans built from straight strokes and crisp chamfered corners in place of full curves. Round letters resolve into octagonal, faceted forms (notably O, C, G, and 0), creating a consistent planar geometry throughout. Stems are firm and vertical with simple, squared terminals; joins and inner counters stay clean and open, maintaining clarity despite the tight widths. Lowercase forms are similarly constructed, with compact bowls and minimal modulation, producing a steady, engineered rhythm in text.
Well-suited for headlines, short paragraphs, and display settings where an engineered, angular tone is desirable. It can work effectively in branding, packaging, signage, and poster typography, particularly when you want a compact footprint with crisp, high-contrast shapes against the page.
The faceted construction and clipped corners give the typeface a technical, industrial voice with a subtle sci‑fi edge. It feels precise and schematic rather than expressive, evoking labeling, machinery, and digital interfaces.
Likely designed to translate geometric, faceted architecture into an approachable sans for contemporary graphic use. The intent appears to be delivering a distinctive angular personality while preserving straightforward legibility through open counters, consistent stroke logic, and disciplined proportions.
The design’s uniform stroke weight and repeated chamfers create strong stylistic cohesion across letters and numerals, especially in the geometric rounds and the squared-off diagonal shapes. Spacing reads even in the sample text, supporting continuous reading while keeping a distinctly constructed silhouette.