Sans Faceted Akny 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, techno, industrial, sporty, arcade, military, impact, precision, futurism, utility, display, angular, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with clean planar facets. The glyphs have squared counters and octagonal outer shapes, with consistent chamfers at terminals and joins that create a crisp, engineered rhythm. Proportions are broad and steady, with sturdy verticals, simplified diagonals, and compact apertures that keep forms tight and punchy in text. Numerals follow the same faceted construction, reading like stencil-cut blocks with minimal modulation.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where strong silhouettes and sharp geometry are assets. It works well for branding marks, product packaging, wayfinding/label systems, and screen-forward graphics such as game UI, event promos, and tech-oriented layouts.
The overall tone feels rugged and utilitarian, with a distinctly digital/industrial edge. Its sharp geometry and no-nonsense spacing suggest control panels, equipment labeling, and competitive, high-impact messaging rather than casual editorial reading.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a consistent faceted construction, evoking machined parts and digital-era lettering. It prioritizes a bold, architectural presence and fast recognition over softness or typographic nuance.
The faceting is applied systematically across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving the face a cohesive, modular identity. Counters tend toward rectangular shapes, and many letters resolve into strong silhouettes that hold up well when reversed or used at distance.