Sans Faceted Rodi 13 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, gaming ui, sports branding, futuristic, technical, aggressive, racing, digital, motion, tech aesthetic, impact, industrial tone, distinctiveness, angular, faceted, sharp, speedy, geometric.
This typeface uses sharp, planar facets to build letterforms from straight segments and clipped corners, creating a consistent octagonal/channeled geometry in place of curves. Strokes maintain an even presence with squared terminals and frequent diagonal cuts, producing strong directional rhythm across words. Counters are compact and often rectangular, and several forms feature deliberate gaps or inset bars (notably in E/S-like structures) that reinforce a engineered, modular feel. Uppercase forms are wide and assertive, while the lowercase follows the same construction with simplified bowls and angular joins; numerals share the same chamfered, forward-leaning silhouette for a cohesive set.
It excels in short, prominent settings such as headlines, branding marks, vehicle or team graphics, game titles, and interface labels where its angular detailing can be appreciated. It also suits tech and industrial packaging or signage when used at display sizes with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is fast, high-tech, and performance-oriented, evoking motorsport graphics, sci‑fi interfaces, and industrial labeling. Its faceted construction reads as precise and machine-made, with an energetic slant that adds urgency and motion.
The design appears intended to translate the language of machined parts and polygonal surfaces into a readable sans, prioritizing speed, impact, and a distinctive faceted texture while keeping letterforms systematic and repeatable across cases and numerals.
At text sizes, the internal notches and segmented crossbars become a defining texture, giving lines a patterned, digital cadence. The wide stance and sharp joins make the design most comfortable with generous tracking and clear separation between characters in dense settings.