Sans Faceted Ufde 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grand' by North Type, 'Entropia' by Slava Antipov, and 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, assertive, retro, utilitarian, impact, space saving, ruggedness, geometric consistency, blocky, condensed, faceted, angular, octagonal.
A tightly condensed, heavy display sans with squared proportions and consistent planar cut-ins that replace curves with crisp facets. Strokes are uniform and dense, producing a compact texture with minimal internal counters and short apertures. Corners are frequently chamfered or notched, giving rounded forms (like O/C/G) an octagonal feel, while verticals dominate and diagonals appear as sharp, decisive joins. Numerals and caps share the same hard-edged geometry, creating a highly consistent, poster-ready rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branded statements where compact width and strong color are advantages. It also fits sports or team-style identities, bold packaging callouts, and wayfinding or industrial-inspired signage that benefits from hard-edged, high-impact letterforms.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with an industrial and athletic edge. The faceted cuts add a subtle retro signage flavor, suggesting stamped metal, varsity blocks, or machinery labeling rather than friendly everyday text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint while maintaining a coherent, machined geometry. By using consistent facets in place of curves, it aims for a rugged, engineered personality that stays legible and distinctive in display settings.
Spacing and massing favor solidity over openness, so the type reads best when given breathing room and generous leading. The design’s repeated chamfers act as a signature motif, making it especially distinctive at larger sizes where the facets can be appreciated.