Sans Faceted Kola 12 is a bold, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, ui labels, gaming, techno, futuristic, industrial, arcade, mechanical, tech styling, digital signage, sci-fi tone, systemic look, strong impact, angular, chamfered, geometric, squared, octagonal.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with faceted, octagonal geometry. Strokes are uniform in thickness, with frequent chamfers at terminals and inside corners that create a crisp, engineered rhythm. Counters tend toward rectangular forms (notably in O, D, and 0), and diagonals appear as clean, planar cuts rather than smooth transitions. Overall spacing and sidebearings feel purposeful, producing a sturdy, modular texture in both caps and lowercase, with a slightly boxy, compact internal fit.
It performs best in short to medium display copy where its faceted construction can read as a deliberate stylistic signal—headlines, brand marks, packaging callouts, and title cards. The clear, squared structure also suits interface labels, dashboards, and in-game typography where a technical voice is desired.
The letterforms convey a synthetic, hardware-like tone—precise, controlled, and modern. Its sharp facets and squared counters evoke digital interfaces, sci‑fi labeling, and retro arcade aesthetics, giving text a confident, machine-made presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, mechanized sans voice by translating traditional curves into planar facets and chamfered joints. Its consistent stroke weight and geometric construction prioritize impact and a distinctive, system-like identity over neutrality.
Distinctive chamfering is consistent across the set, creating recognizable silhouettes even at smaller sizes. The numerals and round characters emphasize the same squared, beveled construction, supporting a coherent alphanumeric system for display-oriented settings.