Sans Faceted Kogo 14 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, posters, headlines, logotypes, ui labels, techno, industrial, futuristic, arcade, utilitarian, hard-surface aesthetic, tech branding, systematic geometry, signal clarity, angular, faceted, octagonal, monoline, square-cut.
A faceted, monoline sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with short planar segments. The geometry reads octagonal and engineered, with consistent stroke thickness, squared terminals, and a preference for horizontal/vertical structure with occasional sharp diagonals. Counters are compact and rectilinear, and several forms introduce small notches or inset joins that emphasize a constructed, modular feel. Overall spacing and proportions give it a sturdy, sign-like texture with clear, hard-edged silhouettes.
Best suited to display-sized work where the angular detailing can be appreciated: posters, titles, esports or game branding, sci‑fi and tech packaging, and bold interface labels. It can also work for short bursts of text in settings that benefit from a strong, engineered voice, though the dense, faceted counters may feel busy at very small sizes.
The tone is mechanical and forward-looking, evoking industrial labeling, digital interfaces, and retro arcade aesthetics. Its sharp chamfers and rigid rhythm convey precision and toughness rather than softness or warmth, leaning into a techno-functional mood.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, hard-surface aesthetic into a practical sans, prioritizing strong silhouettes and systematic chamfering for a distinctly technical, manufactured character.
Distinctive chamfering is applied systematically at outer corners and some interior joins, creating a consistent “cut metal” look. The lowercase mirrors the same geometric logic as the uppercase, keeping a unified texture in mixed-case settings, while numerals maintain the same angular, enclosed-counter construction for a cohesive alphanumeric set.