Sans Faceted Rafi 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mezalia Sans' by Arrière-garde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, titles, angular, playful, retro, bold, graphic, display impact, graphic texture, carved look, retro flavor, faceted, geometric, chiseled, wedge-cut, high-impact.
This typeface is built from crisp, planar strokes that replace curves with sharp facets and chamfered joins. Terminals frequently end in wedge-like cuts, creating a chiseled silhouette across both rounds and diagonals. Proportions are generally compact with sturdy verticals and simplified counters; circular forms like O/Q read as polygonal rings, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) show pronounced, knife-edged angles. Spacing and rhythm feel intentionally irregular in a controlled way, giving the alphabet a lively, cut-paper texture rather than a purely mechanical geometry.
Best suited to display typography where its faceted shapes can be appreciated at larger sizes—posters, headlines, title cards, branding marks, and packaging. It can also work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, labels, UI badges) when you want a sharp, graphic personality, but it will be most effective when given space and scale.
The overall tone is energetic and slightly mischievous, with a retro display character that feels like carved signage or comic-title lettering. The faceted construction adds a sense of motion and edge, making even familiar words feel more dramatic and stylized. It balances friendliness with a hint of menace, suiting playful “spooky,” fantasy, or action-oriented themes without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to translate a carved, angular aesthetic into a contemporary display sans, using consistent planar cuts to unify the set. Its primary goal is impact and character rather than neutrality, delivering a distinctive silhouette that remains readable while projecting a bold, stylized voice.
The uppercase has strong presence and broad silhouettes, while the lowercase maintains the same angular vocabulary with distinctive, stylized bowls and joins that can become a defining texture in paragraphs. Numerals are similarly cut and sculpted, emphasizing chunky shapes and clear diagonals, which helps them hold their own in display settings.