Sans Faceted Fine 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, gaming, packaging, angular, technical, futuristic, edgy, energetic, display impact, sci-fi styling, industrial edge, speed emphasis, geometric branding, faceted, chiseled, slanted, compressed, industrial.
This typeface is built from sharp, planar strokes with corners and clipped terminals standing in for curves. The letters lean forward with a consistent slant and a compact, tall overall proportion, creating a tight horizontal rhythm. Stroke weight stays largely uniform, while counters and joins are cut into polygonal shapes that give many glyphs a carved, segmented look. Uppercase forms are assertive and geometric; lowercase is simplified and compact, with small bowls and narrow apertures that emphasize the faceted construction. Numerals follow the same angular logic, mixing straight-sided geometry with occasional notches and wedges for identity.
It suits short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, game/UI title treatments, brand marks, and packaging accents where a sharp, technical attitude is desirable. It can also work for display-size signage or event graphics, but is less suited to long-form text where the compact apertures and angular joins may reduce comfort.
The overall tone feels fast, mechanical, and slightly aggressive—more like signage cut from hard material than drawn with a pen. Its sharp facets and forward motion suggest sci‑fi interfaces, motorsport energy, or industrial labeling rather than a neutral everyday voice.
The design intention appears to be a stylized sans built around faceted geometry—replacing smooth curves with hard planes to produce a distinctive, high-energy display voice. The consistent slant and compact proportions reinforce a sense of speed and engineered precision.
Distinctive wedge-like cut-ins appear in several bowls and diagonals, giving the design a modular, assembled quality. The slant and condensed spacing make it read best with some breathing room in tracking and at larger sizes where the angular details can resolve cleanly.