Sans Faceted Nyde 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, logos, industrial, techno, architectural, poster, geometric, utility, impact, systematic, condensed, angular, faceted, chamfered, monolinear.
This typeface is a condensed, monolinear sans with sharp, faceted construction. Curves are largely replaced by chamfered corners and angled joins, producing polygonal bowls and terminals (notably in C, G, O, and S). Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with squared and clipped ends, tight internal counters, and a generally vertical, disciplined rhythm. The lowercase maintains a compact, utilitarian structure with single-storey forms where applicable, and figures follow the same octagonal, cut-corner logic for a cohesive texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding marks, and short bursts of text where its angular identity can read clearly. It can also work for signage or labels that benefit from condensed width and an engineered aesthetic, particularly at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone feels industrial and engineered, with a crisp, technical attitude. Its chiseled geometry and condensed stance suggest control, efficiency, and a slightly retro-futurist signage flavor rather than warmth or softness.
The design appears intended to translate geometric, cut-metal or machined forms into a practical condensed sans, balancing a strong graphic signature with straightforward, upright letter construction. The consistent chamfered treatment suggests an aim for a cohesive, system-like look across the full alphanumeric set.
The faceting creates distinctive silhouettes at display sizes, while the narrow proportions and tight apertures can make dense text feel compact. The design’s consistent cut-corner motif gives strong identity across letters and numerals, especially in round characters and diagonals.