Sans Faceted Ofba 13 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Black River' by Larin Type Co, 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe, 'Goldana' by Seventh Imperium, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sportswear, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, military, retro, assertive, impact, compactness, durability, mechanical feel, chamfered, octagonal, angular, blocky, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with chamfered corners and faceted geometry that replaces most curves with straight cuts. Strokes are largely even in thickness, producing a crisp, monoline silhouette with squared terminals and frequent octagonal counters (notably in O/0 and rounded letters). The proportions are condensed with tight internal space, and the angular diagonals (A, V, W, Y) emphasize a rigid, engineered rhythm. Numerals follow the same cut-corner construction for consistent texture in mixed text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, title treatments, sports and team branding, labels, and bold signage where the faceted construction can be appreciated. It also works well for badges, UI headings, and numeric-heavy treatments that benefit from sturdy, uniform figures.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a sporty, institutional feel reminiscent of stenciled signage and varsity-style labeling. Its sharp facets and compressed build read as decisive and no-nonsense, lending a retro-industrial edge in headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient display voice built around a consistent cut-corner system, trading softness for precision and durability. Its geometry suggests a focus on visibility and attitude in branding and signage contexts.
At text sizes the consistent corner-cut motif creates a distinctive sparkle and strong vertical cadence, while the compact apertures can make long passages feel dense. The design’s identity is most apparent where normally round shapes become multi-sided, giving the face a mechanical, machined personality.