Sans Faceted Guzu 1 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, sci-fi ui, branding, futuristic, technical, austere, edgy, precise, futurism, motion, tech tone, stylization, display impact, angular, faceted, wireframe, monoline, geometric.
A sharply angled, monoline sans with an extreme rightward slant and a tall, condensed silhouette. Curves are consistently replaced by planar facets and clipped terminals, producing a crystalline, polygonal rhythm across rounds like O/C/G and numerals. Strokes remain uniformly thin with minimal modulation, and counters are narrow and often vertically oriented, reinforcing a taut, engineered texture. Spacing is tight and upright stems dominate, while diagonals in letters like A, K, V, W, X, and Y create a fast, forward-leaning cadence.
Best suited to short display settings such as logotypes, posters, title cards, and tech-forward branding where its angular construction can be appreciated. It can also work for on-screen interface accents or futuristic UI labeling, especially at larger sizes with generous tracking to keep the thin strokes from collapsing.
The overall tone is sleek and sci‑fi, with a schematic, instrument-panel feel. Its faceted geometry reads as cold, modern, and deliberate—more like industrial labeling or a concept-render overlay than everyday text. The strong slant adds urgency and motion, giving headlines a sharp, high-tech edge.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, faceted construction into a condensed italic display voice—evoking speed, precision, and a machined aesthetic. By substituting curves with planar cuts and keeping strokes consistently thin, it aims to deliver a distinctive, contemporary signature for modern or speculative themes.
Distinctive clipped corners and polygonal bowls provide strong stylistic cohesion, especially in the rounded forms and the 0/6/8/9. The letterforms prioritize gesture and attitude over comfort, so texture can become busy at smaller sizes, particularly where thin diagonals cluster.