Sans Faceted Omli 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is built from straight segments that approximate curves with crisp planar facets, producing polygonal counters and chamfer-like corners throughout. Strokes are monolinear with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to end in blunt, angled cuts rather than rounded finishes. Uppercase forms read sturdy and constructed, while lowercase retains the same faceted logic with slightly more irregular, hand-cut rhythm in bowls and joins. Overall spacing and proportions feel pragmatic and compact, with strong verticals and simplified diagonals that keep the texture even in longer lines.
It performs best at display sizes where the faceting can be appreciated—headlines, posters, album or event titles, and bold branding elements. The sturdy, constructed forms also suit packaging, labels, and UI/title treatments for games or tech-oriented projects, while extended small text may feel busy due to the angular approximations of curves.
The faceted geometry gives the font a machined, cut-metal character that feels industrial and slightly retro-futuristic. Its sharp edges and polygonal rounds create an assertive, utilitarian tone that can read technical, rugged, or game-like depending on color and layout.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a neutral sans structure through a consistent faceted, straight-edged drawing method, trading smooth curves for chiseled planes. The goal is likely a distinctive, geometric voice that remains broadly legible while signaling a manufactured, angular aesthetic.
Round glyphs such as O, Q, C, and G are rendered as multi-sided forms, reinforcing the distinctive angular motif. Several lowercase shapes introduce subtle liveliness (notably in curves and tails), which adds a mild handmade edge without breaking the overall constructed aesthetic.