Sans Faceted Besa 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Obvia Narrow' by Typefolio, 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, collegiate, retro, assertive, rugged, impact, badge style, brand voice, durability, beveled, angular, chamfered, blocky, compact.
A heavy, block-built display face drawn from straight strokes and chamfered corners, with curves consistently replaced by faceted planes. The forms are upright and compact with a tall lowercase, producing dense word shapes and strong color on the page. Counters are small and often polygonal, while terminals end in crisp diagonal cuts that create a carved, stenciled-like rhythm without actual breaks. Numerals and capitals share the same squared, octagonal construction, giving the set a cohesive, architectural feel.
Best suited to display settings where impact matters—headlines, posters, branding marks, labels, and bold signage. It can work well for short bursts of text such as titles, badges, and callouts, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The tone is bold and declarative, evoking sports signage, workwear labeling, and industrial wayfinding. Its faceted geometry reads as tough and utilitarian, with a vintage poster energy that feels both mechanical and handcrafted.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch through a faceted, chiseled construction that substitutes planar cuts for curves. It prioritizes a strong silhouette and consistent geometric motif to create a distinctive, stamp-like presence in branding and titling.
The faceting creates distinctive internal angles in letters like B, R, S, and 8, and the overall texture stays consistent across upper and lower case. Because the counters are tight and the shapes are dense, the face tends to look best when given generous tracking and used at larger sizes.