Sans Faceted Yimy 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avionic' by Grype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming, tech promos, sporty, futuristic, aggressive, technical, high-energy, impact, speed, modernity, edginess, branding, angular, faceted, slanted, blocky, squared-off.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with sharply faceted construction that replaces curves with clipped planes and chamfered corners. Letterforms are squat and expansive, with broad, rectangular counters and a consistent, mechanical stroke rhythm. Terminals tend to end in angled cuts, and many shapes show stepped, planar transitions that create a rugged, engineered texture in text. Numerals follow the same angular logic, reading sturdy and compact with pronounced cut-ins and hard joins.
Best suited for large-scale applications where its faceted details and mass can read clearly: headlines, posters, esports and sports identities, game titles, product packaging, and technology or automotive promotions. It also works well for short UI labels or display callouts when a fast, angular voice is desired.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and performance-driven, with a modern, tactical edge. Its sharp facets and strong slant suggest motion and impact, evoking motorsport, sci‑fi interfaces, and competitive branding. The dense black mass and crisp angles give it a confident, no-nonsense attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and speed through a strong slant, wide stance, and consistently chamfered geometry. By converting traditional curves into planar facets, it aims to feel engineered and contemporary while maintaining bold, attention-grabbing readability in display settings.
In longer lines the repeated beveled cuts create a distinctive zig-zag cadence, which adds character but can also raise visual noise at smaller sizes. The mix of squared counters and aggressive corner clipping keeps shapes legible while emphasizing a constructed, industrial feel.