Sans Faceted Heby 3 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a clean, monoline sans with a distinctly faceted construction: bowls and curves are replaced by short planar segments that create crisp corners and small kinks. Strokes stay even and relatively fine, with squared terminals and a tidy, controlled rhythm. Proportions are compact and vertically oriented, and the drawing stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with counters that remain open despite the angular modeling. The overall texture reads orderly and economical, with subtle geometric irregularities that keep it from feeling purely mechanical.
It performs best in headlines, titles, packaging, and brand marks where its faceted detailing can be appreciated. It can also suit UI labels or short text settings when a crisp, contemporary tone is desired, but its angular modeling is most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The faceted geometry gives the font a modern, engineered personality—cool and precise, yet slightly idiosyncratic. Its angular curves add a hint of playfulness and experimentation, suggesting a contemporary display voice that still remains restrained and readable.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a straightforward sans structure through a faceted, polygonal lens—maintaining clarity while introducing a sharp, constructed character. It aims to provide a distinctive display flavor without relying on ornament, using geometry and terminals to create identity.
The numerals follow the same segmented logic, producing distinctive shapes (notably the 2, 3, and 8) that feel cut from straight strokes rather than drawn with smooth curves. In text, the consistent thin stroke and tight proportions create a light, airy color, while the repeated corners add a subtle sparkle and texture at larger sizes.