Sans Faceted Nife 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cicero Series 2' by Alphabet Agency, 'Monotage' by Fargun Studio, 'Behover' by Martype co, 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio, and 'Super Duty' by Typeco (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, logotypes, sports branding, headlines, signage, industrial, athletic, authoritative, retro, tactical, high impact, geometric ruggedness, signage utility, brand presence, octagonal, chiseled, angular, blocky, compact.
A compact, block-built face that replaces curves with crisp planar cuts, producing octagonal counters and faceted terminals. Strokes are heavy and uniform-feeling, with straight sides, sharp corners, and minimal modulation, giving letters a carved, stamped silhouette. Proportions run condensed with tight interior spaces; round shapes like O, C, and G resolve into chamfered polygons, while diagonals in V, W, X, and Y are sturdy and steep. The lowercase is similarly geometric and simplified, with a single-storey a and g and squared-off joins that keep texture dense and consistent. Numerals follow the same chiseled logic, reading like cut-out forms with clipped corners and closed counters.
Best suited to display settings where its dense, chiseled forms can read as a strong graphic statement—team marks, apparel graphics, packaging, event posters, and bold UI labels. It can work for short headline text on signage or wayfinding when size and contrast are sufficient.
The overall tone is hard-edged and no-nonsense, evoking utilitarian signage, sports branding, and rugged, engineered products. Its faceted geometry adds a subtle “machined” character that feels assertive and slightly retro, with a tactical or industrial edge.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact through compact width and consistent faceting, offering a rugged geometric alternative to rounded or purely rectilinear grotesks. The repeated chamfer motif suggests an intention to mimic cut metal, stenciled plates, or architectural lettering while remaining clean and modern.
Spacing and rhythm create a strong, even color in lines of text, but the tight apertures and angular joins make small sizes feel dense. The distinctive chamfers and polygonal counters are the defining motif, staying consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures.