Sans Faceted Mili 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ciutadella' by Emtype Foundry, 'Resolve Sans' by Fenotype, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, 'Palestina' by Tipo, 'Manual' by TypeUnion, and 'URW Dock Condensed' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, signage, industrial, athletic, technical, utilitarian, futuristic, impact, modernize, mechanical, brand voice, display, squared, angular, blocky, faceted, compact.
A heavy, squared sans with sharply cut corners and planar facets that replace most curves with straight segments. Strokes are uniform and dense, with wide, stable verticals and flat terminals, creating a robust silhouette and high color on the page. Counters tend toward rectangular and rounded-rectangle shapes, while joins and diagonals are crisp and mechanical. Spacing reads fairly tight and efficient, and the overall rhythm is punchy and compact, especially in headline sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and logo/wordmark work where a strong, angular presence is desirable. It also fits signage and UI headers in technical or industrial contexts, and can support sports or gaming aesthetics when used large with generous leading.
The tone is industrial and no-nonsense, with a slightly futuristic, engineered feel. Its angular cuts and sturdy proportions evoke athletic wordmarks, machinery labeling, and contemporary tech branding rather than warmth or delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, hard-edged voice by translating a sans skeleton into faceted geometry, prioritizing impact and a machined, contemporary texture in display typography.
The faceting is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving the set a cohesive, systemized look. The overall impression is optimized for impact and legibility at display sizes, where the straight-edged geometry reads as intentional design character rather than distortion.