Sans Faceted Nyhi 5 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Maderon' by RantauType, 'Metalista' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Robson' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, album covers, packaging, gothic, industrial, aggressive, retro, authoritarian, impact, compression, edginess, signage, drama, angular, faceted, compressed, vertical, sharp.
A compressed, high-contrast-in-silhouette display sans built from straight strokes and sharp planar facets instead of curves. Vertical stems dominate, with pointed terminals and wedge-like joins that create a chiseled, mechanical rhythm across the alphabet. Counters are tight and often formed as narrow slits, giving capitals a dense, monolithic texture; diagonals and mid-strokes snap to angled cuts rather than smooth transitions. Numerals follow the same rigid geometry, maintaining consistent stroke weight and a strongly vertical overall pattern.
Best suited for large sizes where its faceted details and tight counters can read clearly: posters, headlines, logotypes, and impactful branding. It can work well in short bursts on packaging, labels, apparel graphics, and editorial display lines where a hard-edged, condensed voice is desirable.
The overall tone feels Gothic and industrial, with an assertive, poster-forward presence that reads as severe, militant, and intentionally dramatic. Its faceted construction also brings a retro sign-painting and early 20th-century headline energy, suited to bold statements rather than subtle text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through compressed proportions and sharply cut geometry, prioritizing a strong graphic silhouette and a disciplined, vertical rhythm. The faceted strokes suggest a deliberate move toward a carved or metal-cut aesthetic that signals strength and urgency in display settings.
Spacing and shapes create a strong black column effect in words, with distinctive pointed tops and bottom cuts that emphasize verticality. The lowercase mirrors the uppercase’s rigid construction, keeping the same sharp, condensed rhythm and making mixed-case text feel uniform and forceful.