Sans Faceted Bely 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carnac' and 'Carnas' by Hoftype and 'Univia Pro' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming ui, packaging, industrial, techy, sporty, sturdy, playful, impact, modernize, geometric styling, display emphasis, brand presence, rounded corners, blocky, geometric, chamfered, squared.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with squared proportions and softly rounded outer corners. Curves are largely replaced by planar facets and chamfered joins, producing angular counters and clipped terminals that keep the rhythm crisp. Strokes remain consistently thick, with compact apertures and a broad, stable footprint in both uppercase and lowercase. The figures and punctuation share the same squared, cut-corner logic, maintaining a uniform, punchy texture in text.
Best suited to display work where weight and shape can carry the message—headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand marks. It also fits digital contexts like gaming interfaces or tech-forward graphics where a sturdy, geometric voice is desirable.
The overall tone reads rugged and mechanical, with a distinctly modern, game-and-gadget energy. Its faceted geometry feels engineered rather than calligraphic, giving headlines an assertive, sporty confidence while staying friendly through rounded edges.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a compact, highly simplified construction, substituting traditional curves with faceted planes for a contemporary, engineered look. It aims for instant recognizability and strong silhouette performance in attention-grabbing settings.
Uppercase forms are especially monolithic, while lowercase retains clear, simplified structures that prioritize impact over delicacy. The cut-corner treatment is applied consistently across bowls, shoulders, and diagonals, which helps the typeface feel cohesive at large sizes and in short bursts of copy.