Sans Faceted Kova 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: game titles, esports branding, sci-fi posters, album art, logotypes, aggressive, futuristic, industrial, gaming, metal, high impact, thematic display, edgy branding, sci-fi mood, logo readiness, angular, geometric, chiseled, faceted, pointed.
A hard-edged display sans built from planar, faceted strokes and sharp corners in place of curves. Letterforms use thick, wedge-like terminals, frequent diagonal cuts, and occasional internal triangular notches that create a carved, stencil-like impression without fully breaking strokes. Counters tend to be compact and polygonal, with a strong, blocky silhouette and a slightly irregular rhythm from intentionally varied widths across characters. Numerals follow the same chiseled geometry, favoring flat tops, angled shoulders, and pointed joins for a cohesive, emblematic texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, titles, logos, and short statements where a bold, aggressive voice is desired—such as game UI splash screens, esports team marks, sci‑fi or action posters, and music/album graphics. It can also work for thematic signage or packaging that benefits from a machined, faceted look.
The overall tone is forceful and high-energy, evoking sci‑fi hardware, armored signage, and competitive gaming aesthetics. Its sharp facets and aggressive angles feel engineered and battle-ready rather than friendly or casual.
The design appears intended to translate a carved, polygonal aesthetic into a compact display alphabet, emphasizing impact through sharp geometry and consistent faceting. Its forms prioritize distinctive silhouettes and thematic texture, making it a strong choice for branding and titles that need an edgy, futuristic presence.
Diagonal cut-ins and spear-like terminals produce strong directional movement, especially in diagonally structured letters and the V/W/X/Y set. In dense text, the repeated angular motifs create a distinctive patterning effect, prioritizing impact and style over neutral readability.