Sans Faceted Kobu 1 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, ui, signage, techno, futuristic, industrial, gaming, mechanical, sci-fi aesthetic, technical branding, interface tone, geometric clarity, angular, chamfered, squared, geometric, hard-edged.
A geometric sans built from straight strokes and chamfered corners, replacing most curves with crisp facets. The design uses uniform stroke thickness and squared counters, giving rounded forms like O, C, and G a clipped, polygonal silhouette. Terminals are predominantly flat and horizontal/vertical, with occasional diagonal cuts that add rhythm and direction. Uppercase proportions feel broad and stable, while the lowercase maintains the same hard-edged construction with compact bowls and squared shoulders; numerals follow the same faceted logic for a consistent, modular texture.
Best suited to display roles where its faceted geometry can be appreciated—headlines, posters, game titles, tech branding, and interface or dashboard typography. It can also work for signage and labels that benefit from a compact, engineered look, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is futuristic and utilitarian, with a synthetic, engineered feel reminiscent of sci‑fi interfaces and industrial labeling. Its sharp geometry reads assertive and technical rather than friendly, projecting precision and control.
The design appears intended to translate a contemporary sans into a planar, polygonal construction, preserving legibility while emphasizing hard corners and a machine-made aesthetic. The consistent chamfers and squared counters suggest a deliberate move toward a sci‑fi, industrial voice for modern display applications.
The faceting is applied consistently across rounds and joins, which helps long lines keep a steady, gridlike color. Wider characters (notably M/W) reinforce a strong, architectural presence, while the squarish bowls and counters emphasize a digital, display-forward personality.