Sans Faceted Fiko 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, sports branding, gaming ui, futuristic, technical, sporty, aggressive, digital, implied speed, tech aesthetic, geometric consistency, display impact, angular, faceted, geometric, oblique, sharp.
This typeface is an oblique, faceted sans with planar strokes and clipped corners that replace most curves with angled segments. Forms lean forward consistently and maintain low stroke contrast, with crisp terminals and frequent chamfered joins that give counters a polygonal feel (notably in rounded letters and numerals). Proportions are moderately narrow-to-normal, with a steady cap height and a readable, midrange x-height; bowls and apertures stay fairly open despite the angular construction. The rhythm is energetic and slightly mechanical, with clear, straight-sided diagonals and a generally uniform stroke weight across the set.
It works best where a dynamic, high-impact voice is needed—headlines, posters, event graphics, and brand marks that benefit from a fast, technical aesthetic. It can also suit short UI labels or interface typography in gaming/tech contexts, where the angular forms reinforce a futuristic, performance feel.
The sharp geometry and forward slant convey speed and precision, suggesting a contemporary, tech-driven tone. Its faceted construction reads as engineered and performance-oriented, with a hint of retro-digital styling from the cut, polygonal curves.
The design appears intended to translate an italic sans into a faceted, polygonal system that suggests motion and modernity. By minimizing curves and emphasizing chamfers and diagonals, it aims to deliver a distinctive, engineered look while staying broadly legible in display and short-text use.
Distinctive polygonal shaping is especially apparent in characters that would typically be round, and the numerals echo the same clipped, segmented logic for a cohesive texture. The overall texture stays clean and consistent in paragraph settings, though the sharp terminals and angled joins keep the voice assertive rather than neutral.