Sans Faceted Hukiw 13 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Gerundal' by Differentialtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, interface, signage, futuristic, technical, geometric, precise, minimal, geometric system, tech styling, distinct texture, modern display, angular, faceted, monoline, octagonal, linear.
A monoline sans built from straight segments, with corners consistently chamfered so bowls and rounds resolve into crisp facets rather than smooth curves. Strokes maintain an even thickness and rely on clean joints and flat terminals, producing a wireframe-like clarity. Proportions are compact and disciplined, with narrow letterforms, tight apertures, and a consistent internal geometry that reads like a regularized octagon/diamond system. Figures and caps follow the same faceted logic, keeping a uniform rhythm across alphanumerics.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short text where the faceted silhouettes can be appreciated. It works well for technology-forward branding, UI labels and HUD-style graphics, wayfinding/signage, and packaging or editorial callouts that want a precise, geometric voice.
The overall tone is cool and engineered, evoking instrumentation, schematics, and sci‑fi interfaces. Its sharp planar cuts feel modern and calculated, giving text a controlled, slightly cybernetic character without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric construction—straight strokes with consistent chamfers—into a full alphanumeric set that feels coherent and systematized. It prioritizes a distinctive polygonal texture and technical clarity over traditional typographic softness.
The faceting is applied systematically across curves (C/O/Q, S, 2/3/8/9), which strengthens cohesion in display settings. The light stroke and angular joins can make counters and joins feel delicate at small sizes, while larger sizes emphasize the distinctive polygonal silhouette.