Sans Faceted Nyse 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, poster-ready, aggressive, retro, mechanical, space-saving impact, hard-edged display, industrial tone, signage clarity, angular, chiseled, condensed, blocky, faceted.
A tightly condensed, heavy sans with sharply faceted construction and clipped corners that substitute for curves. Strokes are predominantly straight and vertical, with narrow counters and compact apertures that create a dense, high-impact texture. Terminals are squared-off and often beveled, giving letters a machined, planar feel; diagonals appear in sparing, structural cuts rather than flowing joins. Uppercase forms read tall and rigid, while the lowercase follows the same angular logic with simplified bowls and a compact, utilitarian rhythm. Numerals match the set’s narrow, blocky proportions and maintain the same beveled, hard-edged detailing.
Best used for short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, labels, and signage where its condensed width and bold mass can maximize impact. It also suits logo wordmarks or packaging callouts that benefit from a tough, industrial presence, particularly when set large with ample surrounding whitespace.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a rugged, engineered character that feels suited to bold, attention-seeking messaging. Its faceted cuts add a subtle retro-industrial flavor, evoking stamped metal, signage, or hard-edged display typography rather than softness or warmth.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space, using a consistent system of beveled facets to add character while keeping the construction straightforward and sans-based. The emphasis is on strong silhouettes and a hard, fabricated look appropriate for display settings.
The strong vertical emphasis and tight spacing create an efficient, column-like rhythm, while the faceting introduces visual sparkle at large sizes. At smaller sizes the narrow counters and dense shapes may reduce clarity, especially in long passages.