Sans Faceted Nyly 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quiel' by Ardyanatypes, 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Evolutics' by Ghozai Studio, 'Nouveau Square JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Bitcrusher' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, signage, industrial, authoritative, retro, athletic, mechanical, space saving, high impact, geometric styling, signage voice, condensed, blocky, geometric, angular, chiseled.
This typeface is a tightly condensed, heavy sans with a distinctly angular construction. Curves are largely replaced by planar facets and clipped corners, producing a chiseled, polygonal silhouette across rounds and diagonals. Strokes stay consistently thick with squared terminals and minimal modulation, while counters are compact and rectilinear, giving the letters a dense, vertical rhythm. The lowercase echoes the same structural logic, with single-storey forms and hard joins that keep the texture firm and uniform in display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, and logo/wordmark work where its condensed width and heavy color can maximize presence in limited space. It also fits applications that benefit from an industrial or athletic voice—signage, packaging titles, event graphics, and apparel-style typography.
The overall tone is strong and utilitarian, with an industrial, engineered feel. Its faceted geometry adds a retro signage and sports-numbering energy, reading as bold, confident, and slightly aggressive without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through tight proportions and a uniform, faceted geometry that substitutes crisp planes for curves. The consistent, engineered shapes suggest a focus on strong silhouette, compact set width, and a distinctive, hard-edged personality for display use.
Round characters such as O, C, and G present as rounded-rect forms with clipped corners, reinforcing the mechanical theme. Diagonals (A, V, W, Y) are sharp and straight, and numerals follow the same condensed, block-built approach, helping maintain a consistent headline texture.