Sans Faceted Urzi 5 is a very bold, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, game ui, sports branding, futuristic, industrial, arcade, techno, aggressive, impact, sci-fi tone, machined feel, branding, angular, faceted, blocky, geometric, condensed joints.
A heavy, angular display sans built from crisp, planar facets rather than curves. Strokes keep a largely even thickness, with wedge-like terminals and chamfered corners creating a cut-metal silhouette. Counters are tight and often polygonal, and the overall texture reads as compact and armored, with several letters featuring notched joins that emphasize the constructed, machined geometry. Numerals and uppercase follow the same faceted logic, producing a strong, high-contrast word shape at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, logos, and short phrases where its angular construction can read clearly and deliver impact. It also fits game UI titling, sci‑fi or tech event graphics, and sports/esports branding where a hard-edged, engineered tone is desired. For longer text, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve legibility as counters and apertures are intentionally compact.
The typeface projects a techno-forward, game-like energy—more mechanical than friendly, with a sharp-edged confidence. Its faceting and compressed internal space evoke sci‑fi interfaces, industrial labeling, and aggressive sports or esports aesthetics.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, faceted aesthetic into an all-purpose display alphabet—prioritizing strong silhouette, uniform stroke presence, and a distinctly machined rhythm. It aims to signal modernity and toughness through sharp planes and cut-in details rather than curves.
The all-caps look is especially assertive due to the tight apertures and angular shoulders, while the lowercase maintains the same rigid construction for consistent texture in mixed-case settings. The faceted treatment is uniform across letters and figures, giving headlines a cohesive, stamped or laser-cut feel.