Sans Faceted Nyde 6 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, sports branding, packaging, industrial, techno, athletic, mechanical, futuristic, geometric system, display impact, compact fit, retro-tech feel, signage clarity, octagonal, angular, chamfered, condensed, monolinear.
A condensed, monolinear sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing round bowls with octagonal, faceted geometry. The forms feel tall and compact, with tight apertures and squared terminals that create a rigid vertical rhythm. Curves are consistently translated into short diagonals, giving counters a boxy, engineered look, while joins remain crisp and uniform. Lowercase follows the same construction with small, compact counters and a restrained footprint, producing a dense texture in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where the angular silhouette can read quickly and add character. It can also work for display UI labels, wayfinding-style graphics, and sports or event titling where a compact, engineered texture is desirable.
The overall tone is utilitarian and assertive, evoking stenciled hardware markings, scoreboard numerals, and retro-tech display lettering. Its faceted construction adds a sporty, performance-oriented edge while still reading as clean and functional. The impression is precise and machine-made rather than humanist or expressive.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a condensed grotesque through a faceted, chamfered lens—delivering a distinctive, hard-edged voice that stays systematic and legible at display sizes. Its consistent stroke construction suggests a focus on repeatable geometry and strong silhouette for branding and titling.
The narrow proportions and tight interior spaces make the design feel especially punchy in headlines, with a distinctive zig-zag contour where traditional curves would appear. Numerals and capitals carry a strong sign-painting/labeling clarity, while the lowercase maintains the same angular logic for a cohesive system.