Sans Faceted Nybi 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mercurial' and 'Tradesman' by Grype, 'Nasional Sans' by Jetsmax Studio, 'Hyperspace Race' by Swell Type, 'Great Escape' by Typodermic, and 'Probeta' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, packaging, wayfinding, industrial, tactical, retro, mechanical, assertive, impact, ruggedness, modularity, tech tone, brand punch, angular, chamfered, condensed, blocky, geometric.
A compact, all-caps–friendly sans with sharp planar facets replacing curves. Strokes are consistently heavy with crisp, chamfered corners that create an octagonal, cut-metal silhouette in bowls and terminals. Proportions are tight and vertical, with squared counters and a rhythmic, modular construction; diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are straight and decisive, and the overall texture reads dense and sturdy. Lowercase follows the same faceted logic, mixing simplified, mostly straight-sided forms with clipped curves, producing a cohesive engineered feel across letters and numerals.
Works best for headlines, short copy, and display settings where its dense, angular texture can read as intentional style. It suits sports and team branding, industrial or tech-themed packaging, labels, and bold wayfinding or environment graphics, especially when a sturdy, machined impression is desired.
The face conveys an industrial, utilitarian tone—more “stamped hardware” than “friendly signage.” Its angular cuts and compact width suggest ruggedness and efficiency, with a subtle retro-tech flavor reminiscent of athletic or institutional lettering.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, faceted construction into a practical sans for impactful display use, prioritizing strong silhouettes and consistent chamfers over smooth curvature. It aims to evoke an engineered, hard-edged voice that remains legible and systematic across letters and figures.
The faceting is applied consistently across rounded characters (C, G, O, Q, 0, 8, 9), which maintains uniformity in text but keeps the silhouette lively through repeated corner cuts. Numerals share the same squared, octagonal construction, supporting a coherent typographic palette for alphanumeric-heavy settings.