Sans Faceted Kobe 14 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Absalon' by Michael Nordstrom Kjaer and 'Kairos Sans' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, sports branding, packaging, industrial, technical, sporty, futuristic, tactical, impact, modernity, precision, ruggedness, display, octagonal, chamfered, angular, modular, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and crisp chamfered corners, replacing curves with faceted, polygonal arcs. The forms feel modular and engineered, with consistent stroke thickness, squared terminals, and generous interior counters that keep letters open despite the weight. Proportions are slightly extended horizontally, and the overall rhythm is steady and blocky; diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) are clean and taut, while round letters (O, C, G, Q) read as octagonal shells. Numerals mirror the same cut-corner logic for a unified, sign-like texture.
Best suited for bold headlines, posters, and logo wordmarks where the faceted geometry can be a defining visual motif. It also fits sports branding, gaming/tech identities, labels, and packaging that benefit from a tough, engineered look and strong silhouette at medium-to-large sizes.
The faceted construction and sturdy weight give the font a utilitarian, industrial tone with a contemporary tech edge. It reads as confident and assertive, evoking machinery markings, sports equipment graphics, and sci‑fi interface labeling rather than soft or editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a consistent cut-corner system, translating classic sans proportions into a hard-edged, planar style. Its goal is legibility with attitude—maintaining clear counters and straightforward construction while projecting a modern, industrial character.
The lowercase continues the angular language with squared bowls and clipped joins; details like the single-storey a and the sharply notched g reinforce the mechanical feel. The Q’s diagonal tail and the octagonal 0 emphasize a stencil/signage sensibility, and the punctuation and spacing in the sample text suggest it is optimized for compact, high-impact display lines.