Sans Faceted Nivi 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gala' by Canada Type, 'Raven Hell' by Creativemedialab, 'Moho' by John Moore Type Foundry, and 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, labels, industrial, sports, retro, authoritative, mechanical, impact, space saving, ruggedness, display clarity, geometric consistency, condensed, angular, faceted, beveled, octagonal.
A heavy, condensed sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets for an octagonal silhouette. Stems are uniform and blocky, with squared terminals and crisp interior counters that stay open even at tight widths. The lowercase follows the same geometric logic, keeping a compact, utilitarian rhythm, while figures and capitals read with strong, poster-like presence.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports or team-style branding, and bold signage where the angular shapes can read at a distance. It also works for labels, packaging callouts, and display typography that benefits from a compact footprint and a rugged texture.
The overall tone feels tough and utilitarian, with a machined, stamped look that reads as assertive and no-nonsense. Its faceted geometry adds a retro-industrial flavor often associated with athletic graphics and engineered signage.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a tight width, using faceted construction to evoke engineered sturdiness and a vintage athletic or industrial sensibility. Its consistent straight-edged geometry suggests a focus on strong silhouettes and straightforward legibility in display contexts.
The faceting is applied consistently across rounds (like O, C, G, Q) and diagonals, creating a disciplined, modular texture in lines of text. The narrow set and strong vertical emphasis produce dense word shapes with high impact, especially in all caps.