Sans Faceted Ohku 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shtozer' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, wayfinding, industrial, techy, condensed, assertive, retro, space-saving, high impact, futuristic edge, industrial tone, graphic texture, angular, faceted, monolinear, geometric, hard-edged.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners that replace curves with planar facets. Forms are strongly condensed with tall proportions and tight interior counters, producing a dense vertical rhythm. Stroke endings are square and abrupt, and joins tend to be sharp and engineered rather than calligraphic. The lowercase follows the same structural logic as the caps, with compact bowls and angular terminals; numerals match the narrow stance and maintain consistent, hard-edged geometry.
Best suited for display typography where impact and a tight footprint are needed: posters, headlines, product marks, and compact logo lockups. It can also work for industrial-themed packaging or signage/wayfinding when set at larger sizes to preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels mechanical and no-nonsense, with a crisp, fabricated look reminiscent of stenciled or machined lettering. Its severe angles and compressed width create a sense of urgency and control, while the faceting adds a subtle sci‑fi and retro-industrial flavor.
The design intention appears to be a condensed display face that maximizes presence in limited horizontal space while maintaining a distinctly angular, constructed aesthetic. The consistent faceting suggests a deliberate move toward a futuristic or industrial voice rather than neutral text readability.
Because the design relies on small counters and thin internal apertures, it reads most confidently when given enough size or generous spacing. The repeated verticals and tight sidebearings create a strong texture in all-caps settings and attention-grabbing word shapes in display lines.