Sans Faceted Nybi 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Qargotesk 4F' by 4th february, 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' by Emtype Foundry, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, labels, industrial, utilitarian, technical, athletic, authoritative, space saving, impactful display, industrial feel, signage clarity, sports tone, condensed, octagonal, chamfered, angular, blocky.
A compact, angular sans with faceted, chamfered corners that turn curves into crisp planar segments. Strokes are heavy and largely monolinear, producing strong, uniform color, while counters tend toward squared and octagonal shapes (notably in O, Q, and the numerals). Terminals are flat and abrupt, and joins are clean and geometric, giving the letters a machined, modular feel. Spacing is tight and the overall fit is efficient, supporting dense settings without losing the distinctive edge treatment.
Best suited to headlines, short-form copy, and display settings where a strong geometric voice is desired—such as sports graphics, industrial branding, packaging labels, and wayfinding. It can also work for UI accents or data callouts where condensed, high-impact letterforms help conserve space and maintain emphasis.
The overall tone is rugged and engineered—more like cut metal, stenciled signage, or sports numbering than a soft contemporary text face. Its sharp facets and compact rhythm convey speed, toughness, and a no-nonsense clarity that reads as functional and assertive.
The design appears intended to translate a sturdy, condensed grotesk into a faceted, hard-edged system, prioritizing bold presence and a mechanical, cut-corner aesthetic. Its consistent chamfering suggests an effort to evoke engineered materials and modern signage while keeping letterforms straightforward and highly legible at a glance.
In running text, the repeated chamfers create a consistent texture of small angles that stays recognizable across sizes. Numerals echo the same octagonal logic, which helps mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.