Sans Faceted Ofnu 8 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
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This typeface is built from straight, monoline strokes with sharply chamfered corners that turn bowls and rounds into faceted, near-octagonal forms. The overall color is even and crisp, with minimal stroke modulation and a compact, vertically driven rhythm. Uppercase letters are narrow and tall with simplified geometry; counters are small-to-moderate and often polygonal, and diagonals are used sparingly but decisively (notably in A, K, V, W, X, Y). The lowercase follows the same constructed logic, with compact bowls, short extenders, and a tightly controlled, utilitarian silhouette; numerals echo the same chamfered, planar treatment for consistent texture in mixed settings.
It suits display typography where sharp geometry is an asset: headlines, posters, and branding marks that want a precise, constructed feel. It can also work well for signage, packaging, and interface-style graphics where a compact, mechanical rhythm helps text look orderly and intentional.
The faceted construction and clipped terminals give the font a technical, engineered tone that feels both retro-futuristic and utilitarian. Its rigid geometry suggests machine labeling, instrumentation, and sci‑fi interfaces rather than handwritten or organic expression.
The font appears designed to translate a sans structure into a faceted, planar system—replacing curves with clipped angles to achieve a durable, engineered aesthetic while keeping letterforms straightforward and readable.
The design maintains a consistent chamfer language across letters and figures, producing strong edge definition at display sizes. Curved joins are largely avoided in favor of straight segments, creating a distinctive “cut metal” look that stays coherent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.