Sans Faceted Typa 9 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'NewNerdish' by Ingrimayne Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, ui labels, branding, techno, industrial, utilitarian, sci-fi, architectural, compact display, technical tone, futuristic branding, system signage, angular, squared, faceted, condensed, stencil-like.
A condensed, monoline sans built from squared counters, clipped corners, and planar facets that substitute for smooth curves. Strokes maintain an even thickness with tight apertures and rectangular bowls, giving letters a modular, engineered feel. Diagonals appear in key joins (e.g., K, V, W, X, Y) as sharp wedges, while rounded forms (O, C, G, S) are rendered as squarish shapes with chamfered edges. The overall spacing reads compact and efficient, with consistent cap height and a straightforward, high-contrast silhouette against the page despite the single-stroke construction.
Works best in display contexts where its angular construction can read cleanly: headlines, posters, logotypes, product branding, and short UI labels. It can also suit wayfinding and techno-themed graphics when set at moderate-to-large sizes, where the chamfered corners and squared counters remain legible.
The font conveys a technical, machine-made tone—cool, controlled, and slightly futuristic. Its faceted geometry and narrow rhythm suggest instrumentation, signage, and systems rather than humanist warmth, producing an assertive, utilitarian voice that feels modern and industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans with a geometric, faceted construction that evokes engineered surfaces and digital hardware. By replacing curves with clipped planes and keeping strokes uniform, it aims for a consistent, system-like aesthetic that stands out in modern and tech-forward layouts.
The design leans heavily on rectangular counters and clipped terminals, which creates strong vertical emphasis and a crisp pixel-adjacent texture without being pixelated. Some letterforms use minimal openings and tight interior space, prioritizing a compact footprint and distinctive shape over softness or calligraphic flow.