Sans Faceted Omko 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Allrounder Grotesk Condensed' by Identity Letters (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, technical, utilitarian, sturdy, modernist, geometric identity, industrial feel, modern utility, constructed forms, faceted, angular, chamfered, crisp, monolinear.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing most curves with planar facets and chamfered joins. Strokes read as largely monolinear, with clean, hard terminals and a consistent, constructed rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Round letters like C, G, O, and Q appear as multi-sided forms rather than true ovals, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) are sharp and decisive. Overall spacing feels even and practical, producing a clear, no-nonsense texture in text.
It works best where a bold, geometric voice is helpful: posters and headlines, branding that wants an engineered edge, and packaging or label systems that benefit from crisp, constructed letterforms. It can also fit signage and wayfinding-style applications where distinctive shapes aid quick recognition.
The faceted geometry gives the font an industrial, engineered tone—more machine-made than handwritten. Its angular construction suggests toughness and precision, projecting a technical, utilitarian personality that can feel contemporary and slightly rugged.
The design appears intended to deliver a straightforward sans voice while emphasizing a faceted, cut-from-plate aesthetic. By systematically chamfering curves and corners, it creates a cohesive industrial look that stands out in display while remaining structurally simple and legible.
The distinctive clipped-corner treatment is carried through to numerals as well, making figures feel consistent with the alphabet and well suited to labeling or display. In paragraph settings the angular counters and straight-sided bowls create a lively, slightly mechanical shimmer without relying on decorative flourishes.