Sans Faceted Kana 9 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, gaming, futuristic, technical, aggressive, sporty, mechanical, tech aesthetic, speed emphasis, display impact, industrial tone, branding voice, angular, faceted, octagonal, speedy, blocky.
A sharply faceted, forward-slanted sans with wide proportions and a largely uniform stroke weight. Curves are consistently replaced by planar segments and clipped corners, producing octagonal bowls and hard, chamfered terminals. Counters are relatively tight for the width, with crisp apertures and straight-sided joins that emphasize a machined, engineered rhythm across text. Numerals and capitals follow the same polygonal construction, keeping a coherent, modular silhouette.
Best suited to display roles where its faceted construction and slanted stance can project speed and technology—such as headlines, posters, product marks, esports and gaming visuals, vehicle or equipment branding, and UI accents for futuristic themes. It can also work for short bursts of text (labels, callouts, packaging) when a strong, engineered personality is desired.
The overall tone feels fast and high-tech, with an assertive, performance-oriented edge. Its angular geometry and italic momentum evoke motorsport graphics, sci-fi interfaces, and industrial design cues rather than casual or literary contexts.
The design appears intended to translate geometric, machined forms into a contemporary italic sans voice, prioritizing impact and motion. By substituting curves with clean facets and chamfers, it aims to deliver a consistent techno aesthetic that stays legible while feeling purpose-built and performance driven.
The strong slant and wide set create prominent horizontal flow, while the repeated chamfers and faceting give a consistent ‘cut metal’ look at both display and short text sizes. The uppercase and numerals read especially emblematic, while lowercase maintains the same mechanical voice without becoming overly decorative.