Sans Faceted Podo 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: game titles, fantasy branding, book covers, posters, packaging, runic, angular, hand-carved, fantasy, rugged, evoke carving, add texture, create drama, thematic voice, faceted, chiseled, broken strokes, irregular rhythm, wedge terminals.
This font is built from sharp, planar strokes that turn corners instead of drawing smooth curves, producing faceted bowls and diamond-like counters. Strokes keep a largely even thickness but frequently end in wedge-shaped or notched terminals, giving the outlines a cut-by-hand feel. Proportions are slightly irregular from glyph to glyph, with lively width variation and a subtly uneven baseline/sidebearing rhythm that reads intentionally crafted rather than mechanical. The lowercase follows the same angular logic as the caps, with compact forms and simplified joins that preserve the crisp, carved silhouette.
Best suited to display settings such as game or film titles, fantasy or historical branding, book covers, posters, and themed packaging where texture and personality are desirable. It can also work for short UI headings or labels in immersive experiences, especially when paired with a calmer text face for longer reading.
The overall tone feels archaic and inscribed, with a rugged, rune-like character that suggests stone carving, woodcut lettering, or improvised signage. Its angularity and broken edges add tension and drama, leaning toward fantasy and mythic storytelling rather than everyday neutrality.
The design appears intended to evoke a carved, faceted inscription—translating the look of chiseled marks into a consistent, typographic system. Its controlled stroke weight and repeatable facet language suggest a deliberate balance between expressive, hand-made energy and functional legibility.
In text, the strong interior angles and frequent diamond counters create a distinctive texture that stays consistent across letters and numerals. The forms remain legible at display sizes, but the intentional irregularity and sharp joints become visually busy as sizes get smaller or spacing tightens.