Sans Faceted Ummu 5 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, game ui, packaging, techno, industrial, arcade, futuristic, tactical, futuristic display, geometric system, signage impact, digital aesthetic, angular, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, substituting curves with consistent chamfers and faceted joins. Counters tend toward octagonal forms, and terminals often end in flat or angled cuts that create a crisp, engineered silhouette. The overall rhythm is steady and modular, with broad letterforms, compact internal spaces, and uniform stroke presence that keeps shapes reading as solid blocks. Numerals and letters share the same polygonal construction, producing a cohesive, display-oriented texture in lines of text.
Best suited to short-form display work where the angular faceting can be appreciated: headlines, title cards, branding marks, packaging, and graphic systems for games or tech-themed interfaces. It also works well for labels and signage-style compositions that benefit from a rigid, machined character. For longer reading, it’s most effective when given generous size and spacing to prevent counters from closing up visually.
The faceted construction evokes a mechanical, sci-fi tone—like signage, console readouts, or arcade-era display lettering. Its sharp geometry feels assertive and utilitarian, communicating strength, precision, and a slightly retro-digital edge. In paragraphs it reads as deliberately stylized, prioritizing impact and atmosphere over conventional softness.
The design appears intended to translate a futuristic, engineered aesthetic into a consistent alphabet by replacing curves with planar facets and standardized corner cuts. It aims for a strong, modular presence that stays visually uniform across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, emphasizing constructed geometry and high-impact display performance.
Distinctive polygonal counters (notably in round letters and the zero) reinforce the type’s modular system. Diagonals and notches introduce a subtle stenciled/constructed flavor, and the compact apertures can darken the overall color in dense settings, especially at smaller sizes.