Sans Faceted Kobe 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Evanston Alehouse' and 'Evanston Tavern' by Kimmy Design, 'Kairos Sans' by Monotype, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming ui, packaging, industrial, techno, sporty, futuristic, utility, impact, modernity, machined feel, signage, angular, octagonal, chamfered, geometric, blocky.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and crisp chamfered corners, replacing curves with faceted, near-octagonal forms. Terminals are squared and clipped, producing consistent planar “cuts” on bowls and corners (notably in O/C/G and the rounded lowercase). Strokes maintain an even thickness with tight interior counters and a compact, engineered rhythm; spacing reads sturdy and deliberate, with generally broad letterforms and clear, high-impact silhouettes.
Best suited to short text where its strong geometry can read at a glance—headlines, titles, logos, and bold product or team marks. It also fits interface-style labeling and themed graphics where a faceted, technical look supports the message; for extended reading, its dense counters and hard angles may feel intense at smaller sizes.
The faceted construction and blunt geometry give the type a mechanized, high-performance tone—more tactical than friendly. It feels contemporary and synthetic, with a display-forward presence associated with equipment labeling, sci‑fi interfaces, and competitive or action-oriented branding.
The design appears intended to translate a rugged, engineered aesthetic into a clean sans framework by substituting curves with consistent chamfers. Its emphasis on uniform stroke weight, broad proportions, and polygonal rounding suggests a goal of maximum impact and a cohesive “machined” texture across letters and numerals.
Round characters are systematically polygonal, and diagonal joins (A, K, V, W, X, Y) stay sharp and assertive. Numerals echo the same chamfer logic for cohesion, with squared bowls and clipped corners that keep them visually stable in set.