Sans Faceted Akby 5 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, sports branding, gaming ui, industrial, techno, sporty, futuristic, arcade, impact, modernity, mechanical, display, angular, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp chamfers and short diagonals. Counters tend to be squarish and octagonal, giving rounds like O, C, and G a faceted, machined feel. Stroke weight is consistent with minimal contrast, terminals are flat or angled, and the overall construction reads sturdy and modular, with generous internal space that keeps forms open at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, event posters, team or product marks, packaging callouts, and game or tech interface titling. It holds up well where sharp geometry and strong silhouettes are desirable, and where readability at moderate-to-large sizes outweighs the need for long-form text comfort.
The faceted geometry and hard edges create a utilitarian, engineered tone that feels at home in technical, game-like, and sporty contexts. Its assertive silhouette suggests toughness and impact, with a modern, synthetic character rather than a friendly or handwritten voice.
The design intent appears to be a robust display sans that translates rounded forms into planar facets for a mechanical, contemporary look. By standardizing weight and relying on chamfered corners, it aims for a consistent, easily recognizable texture that reads as modern and industrial.
The uppercase set is especially compact and emblematic, while the lowercase follows the same angular logic with simplified bowls and apertures. Numerals mirror the same clipped-corner construction, producing a cohesive, signage-like texture across mixed-case and alphanumeric settings.