Sans Faceted Pobu 17 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, gaming, sci-fi ui, futuristic, geometric, techno, runic, angular, stylization, geometric motif, tech identity, display impact, patterned texture, facet-cut, chiseled, octagonal, crisp, hard-edged.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and sharp planar joins, replacing curves with faceted corners and clipped terminals. Strokes keep a consistent thickness, while the outlines form diamond, octagonal, and wedge-like shapes that create a distinctive, cut-from-plate feel. The caps have a strong geometric presence (notably the diamond-like O and the segmented S/C forms), and the lowercase follows the same angular logic with simplified bowls and pointed joints. Numerals and punctuation echo the same faceting, producing a cohesive, mechanical rhythm across text.
Best suited for display settings where its faceted construction can be appreciated—logos, titles, posters, packaging accents, and on-screen interfaces with a sci‑fi or technical theme. It can also work for short pull quotes or branding taglines, but the strong geometry is more effective at larger sizes than in dense body text.
The overall tone feels futuristic and engineered, with a hint of arcane or rune-like character due to the polygonal construction and sharp interior angles. Its crisp, faceted geometry conveys precision and hardness, reading as technical and stylized rather than neutral or conversational.
The font appears designed to translate a geometric, facet-cut motif into a complete alphanumeric set, emphasizing sharp joins, clipped terminals, and polygonal counters for a cohesive high-tech display voice.
The design relies on conspicuous cornering and angular counters, so word shapes become highly graphic and pattern-driven, especially in longer passages. Diagonal strokes are prominent in many letters and numerals, reinforcing a dynamic, cut-and-assembled aesthetic.