Sans Faceted Ohlo 1 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Aureola' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Hornsea FC' by Studio Fat Cat, 'FTY Konkrete' by The Fontry, and 'Bikemberg' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, sportswear, industrial, authoritative, retro, mechanical, athletic, compact impact, machined look, display emphasis, signage clarity, octagonal, angular, chiseled, condensed, blocky.
A condensed, all-caps-forward display face built from straight strokes and clipped, faceted corners in place of true curves. Vertical stems dominate, with narrow counters and small apertures that create a dense, rhythmic texture in text. Many rounded letters resolve into octagonal silhouettes, and terminals are consistently squared or chamfered, giving the forms a machined, stenciled-like geometry without actual stencil breaks. Numerals and capitals feel especially uniform and architectural, while lowercase maintains the same rigid construction and compact spacing.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a compact footprint and strong impact are needed. It also fits logo work and short branding phrases, especially for industrial, athletic, or tech-adjacent identities that benefit from a sharp, engineered voice.
The tone is bold and utilitarian, combining an industrial, machined feel with a retro poster sensibility. Its sharp facets and compressed proportions read as assertive and no-nonsense, evoking signage, equipment labeling, and sports or automotive graphics.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a distinctive, faceted construction. By substituting curves with planar cuts and consistent chamfers, it aims for a cohesive, rugged display style that holds up in bold, high-contrast applications.
The font’s strong vertical emphasis and tight internal space make it most legible at larger sizes, where the faceting and notched corners become a defining texture rather than visual noise. In longer settings the condensed width creates a continuous dark band, so generous tracking and line spacing can help maintain clarity.