Sans Faceted Sybe 1 is a very bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, sports branding, gaming ui, industrial, techno, athletic, arcade, commanding, impact, mechanical feel, retro-tech, clarity, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, geometric, compact.
This typeface is built from heavy, uniform strokes with squared geometry and consistent chamfered corners that replace curves with planar facets. Counters tend toward rectangular and octagonal shapes, creating a tight, mechanical rhythm across the alphabet. Terminals are mostly flat and abrupt, and diagonals (as in K, V, W, X, Y) read as straight, engineered joins rather than calligraphic strokes. Figures and capitals share a cohesive, modular construction, with the zero showing a distinctive slashed form for differentiation.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, wordmarks, posters, team or event branding, and gaming or tech interface treatments where bold geometry is an asset. The strong silhouettes and faceted construction also suit labels, packaging callouts, and signage-style graphics intended to feel rugged and modern.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a distinctly engineered feel that suggests machinery, sports hardware, and digital interfaces. Its faceted corners and dense black presence give it a retro-tech and arcade energy while remaining assertive and straightforward.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a crisp, machined aesthetic by translating rounded forms into angular facets and keeping stroke weight consistent. It prioritizes recognizable silhouettes and a strong, emblematic presence for display typography and branding contexts.
The letterforms favor simplified, signage-like shapes with minimal internal detail, which helps maintain clarity at display sizes. Some glyphs lean on squared bowls and notches to articulate structure (notably in B, S, and a), reinforcing the font’s modular, constructed personality.