Sans Faceted Nyde 9 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, technical, condensed, retro, compact impact, industrial tone, geometric rigor, signage utility, angular, faceted, octagonal, stenciled, geometric.
A condensed, monoline sans with sharply faceted, near-octagonal curves and chamfered terminals. Strokes maintain an even thickness, while counters are tight and upright, producing a compact, vertical rhythm. Rounded letters (O, C, G, Q) are built from planar segments rather than true curves, and joins stay crisp and mechanical. Numerals match the same angular construction, with narrow proportions and consistent stroke endings across the set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and short promotional lines where a compact footprint and strong vertical emphasis are useful. It can also work for signage-style applications and interface labels when a technical, machined aesthetic is desired, while long passages may feel dense due to the narrow, high-contrast texture created by the condensed forms.
The overall tone is industrial and technical, with a retro utilitarian flavor reminiscent of engineered labeling and mechanical signage. Its angular geometry feels precise and controlled, projecting firmness and efficiency rather than softness or informality.
The design appears intended to translate a mechanical, machined geometry into a concise sans wordshape, replacing curves with facets to create a distinctive industrial voice. It prioritizes strong presence and recognizable angular construction over neutral text invisibility.
Spacing and proportions create a tall, tightly packed texture in text, with distinctive silhouettes in letters like J, Q, and lowercase forms that echo the same faceted logic. The design reads cleanly at display sizes where the chamfers and polygonal counters are most visible.