Sans Faceted Omfo 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, technical, retro, architectural, futuristic, geometric display, compact fit, machined feel, signage utility, angular, faceted, geometric, monolinear, condensed.
A condensed, faceted sans with monolinear strokes and sharp chamfered corners that replace most curves with small planar cuts. Vertical stems dominate, with squared terminals and consistent stroke thickness, creating a crisp, constructed texture. Counters are compact and often polygonal, and rounded letters like O/C/G read as octagonal forms. Lowercase follows the same geometry with mostly straight-sided bowls and a straightforward, upright rhythm that stays clean in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and identity systems where the angular construction can be appreciated. It also works well for signage-style applications and tech-leaning UI or interface titling where compact width and crisp edges help maintain a controlled, utilitarian presence.
The overall tone feels engineered and purposeful, suggesting signage, machinery, and grid-based design. Its chiseled geometry adds a retro-tech flavor—evoking stencil-less engraved lettering and early digital or arcade-era display aesthetics—while remaining orderly and restrained.
The design appears intended to translate geometric, cut-corner construction into a readable sans for display use, delivering a consistent “machined” character across letters and numbers. It prioritizes a compact footprint and a distinctive faceted silhouette over softness or calligraphic nuance.
Digits and capitals share the same chamfer logic, giving headings and numerals a uniform, modular look. The narrow set width and tight internal shapes create a dense color in paragraphs, with the faceted corners supplying distinctive sparkle at larger sizes.