Sans Faceted Urly 5 is a very bold, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'KN27' by Harvester Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, gaming, sports, futuristic, industrial, techno, aggressive, mechanical, impact, futurism, technical feel, branding, display strength, angular, chamfered, faceted, octagonal, modular.
A heavy, extended sans built from straight strokes and planar facets, with corners cut into crisp chamfers that replace most curves. Counters are mostly rectangular or octagonal, and round forms like O and 0 read as faceted loops with squared-off apertures. Terminals are blunt and engineered, with consistent stroke thickness and a low-contrast, constructed feel. Spacing is compact but readable; the wide letterforms and large internal openings keep the texture relatively open for such a dark, blocky design.
Best suited to display settings where its width and angular construction can be appreciated: headlines, branding marks, esports and gaming visuals, action/sci‑fi posters, product titling, and UI accents for tech-themed layouts. It can also work for short bursts of copy such as labels or navigation when set with generous leading.
The overall tone is sci‑fi and industrial, evoking machinery, armored plating, and digital interfaces. Its sharp geometry and uninterrupted blocks of ink create a forceful, high-impact voice suited to assertive, high-energy messaging.
The font appears designed to deliver a modern, engineered look by translating traditional sans proportions into a faceted, hard-edged geometry. Its emphasis on strong silhouettes, chamfered corners, and wide stance suggests an intent to maximize impact and convey a technological or armored aesthetic.
The design leans on geometric repetition—angled cuts, stepped diagonals, and long horizontal bars—creating a strong rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same faceted logic for a cohesive alphanumeric set, and the sample text shows the face holds its character across long lines without becoming overly muddy at moderate sizes.