Sans Faceted Bete 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ciutadella Display' by Emtype Foundry, 'Panton' by Fontfabric, 'Azbuka' by Monotype, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, 'Octin College' by Typodermic, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, team apparel, packaging, athletic, industrial, assertive, retro, impact, ruggedness, team identity, machined look, blocky, octagonal, chamfered, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with sharp chamfered corners that turn curves into planar facets. Strokes are uniformly thick with squared terminals and angular joins, producing octagonal counters in rounded letters and numerals. The proportions feel compact with broad shoulders and strong verticals; lowercase forms keep simple, sturdy silhouettes with a single-storey “a” and a short, squared-shoulder “r.” Numerals echo the same cut-corner geometry, especially in 0/8/9, reinforcing a consistent, machined rhythm across the set.
Best suited to display settings where bold, graphic impact is the priority—sports branding, team apparel, event posters, bold packaging, and punchy headlines. It also works well for short labels and logo marks that benefit from a rugged, cut-corner aesthetic.
The overall tone is loud, tough, and utilitarian, with an unmistakable varsity/athletic edge. The faceted geometry reads as engineered and no-nonsense, giving headlines a competitive, high-impact presence.
The design appears intended to translate traditional block lettering into a faceted, cut-metal geometry, emphasizing strength and legibility at display sizes. Its consistent chamfer system and simplified forms aim to create a cohesive, high-impact voice for branding and signage.
At larger sizes the faceting becomes a key stylistic feature, while at smaller sizes the tight interior spaces and angular counters can make dense text feel darker and more compact. The design maintains a consistent system of corner cuts across straight and rounded forms, which helps it hold together well in short phrases and logos.