Sans Faceted Nivi 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sportswear, signage, logotypes, industrial, techno, athletic, military, retro, impact, precision, durability, utility, modularity, octagonal, beveled, angular, blocky, stencil-like.
A compact, angular sans with faceted construction that replaces curves with crisp planar cuts. Strokes are heavy and even, with chamfered corners and octagonal counters that create a consistent, engineered rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Letterforms feel tightly built with squared terminals and clear interior openings; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sharp and symmetrical, while round shapes (O, Q, 0) read as polygonal rings. The overall texture is dense and stable, with a strong grid-like presence and straightforward spacing suited to display settings.
Best suited for headlines, posters, branding marks, team/jersey graphics, and wayfinding or equipment-style labeling where strong silhouettes matter. It also works well for short UI labels in game/tech contexts, particularly at medium-to-large sizes where the faceting reads clearly.
The faceted geometry and hard corners give the font a utilitarian, machine-made tone. It evokes industrial labeling, sports identifiers, and sci‑fi interface lettering—confident, no-nonsense, and slightly retro in its modular, sign-painted toughness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through sturdy, planar geometry: a sans built from clipped corners and polygonal curves to suggest precision, durability, and a manufactured aesthetic while remaining highly legible in short bursts.
Numerals are especially emblematic, with octagonal forms and clipped joins that maintain uniform weight and crisp silhouettes. The lowercase mirrors the uppercase’s angular language, keeping a consistent voice rather than introducing calligraphic variation; the result is a cohesive, constructed feel across mixed-case text.