Sans Faceted Omfo 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, ui labels, techno, art-deco, futuristic, industrial, schematic, geometric system, retro futurism, signage clarity, display impact, angular, faceted, octagonal, geometric, monolinear.
A condensed, monolinear sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp facets and short diagonals. Round letters resolve into octagonal silhouettes, and terminals are consistently chamfered, creating a clean, engineered rhythm. Counters are compact and mostly rectangular, with occasional internal angles that echo the outer forms. The overall spacing feels tight and vertical, emphasizing tall proportions and a tidy, modular texture across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, and identity work where its geometric faceting can be a primary visual feature. It can also work for signage, labeling, and interface headings that benefit from compact width and crisp silhouettes. For longer passages, it performs best at larger sizes where the angular details and tight counters remain clear.
The faceted construction and narrow stance give the typeface a technical, retro-futurist tone with strong Art Deco and signage echoes. Its sharp geometry reads as precise and mechanical rather than friendly or handwritten, projecting a sense of control and modernity. In text, the repeating chamfers create a distinctive, patterned cadence that feels digital and architectural.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, chamfered construction into a compact sans that feels both modern and retro. By standardizing angled terminals and planar “curves,” it aims for a coherent, architectural system that stays consistent across cases and numerals while delivering a distinctive display voice.
Distinctive angular joins are especially evident in curved archetypes like C, G, O, S, and 8, which appear as multi-sided forms rather than smooth rounds. Lowercase maintains the same rigid geometry, with single-story shapes and simplified bowls that prioritize consistency over calligraphic modulation. Numerals follow the same faceting logic, producing a cohesive set that reads well in display contexts and short strings.