Sans Faceted Ofke 3 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, wayfinding, industrial, retro tech, utilitarian, mechanical, signage, geometric uniformity, machine aesthetic, display clarity, system cohesion, octagonal, angular, chamfered, crisp, compact.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with faceted, octagonal forms. Strokes remain consistently thick, producing a sturdy, monoline texture with a compact, vertically oriented silhouette. Counters are squarish and open, and terminals are typically flat or chamfered, giving letters a machined, cut-from-plate feel. The overall rhythm is tight and orderly, with simplified joins and minimal modulation that keeps the design crisp at display sizes.
It works best for short to medium text at larger sizes where the angular detailing can be appreciated—headlines, branding marks, packaging titles, and bold UI labels. Its compact proportions and high-contrast edges also suit signage and wayfinding applications where a technical, fabricated aesthetic is desired.
The faceted geometry conveys an industrial, engineered tone with a subtle retro-tech flavor. It reads as practical and no-nonsense, with an edge that suggests equipment labeling, arcade-era graphics, or architectural lettering rather than soft, humanist warmth.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, cut-corner construction into a clean sans style that feels manufactured and modern. By standardizing chamfers and keeping stroke weight even, it aims for a robust, reproducible look that remains consistent across letters and numbers.
Distinctive chamfers appear consistently across rounds and diagonals, helping maintain uniformity between uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. The figures and caps share the same angular logic, creating a cohesive system that emphasizes clarity and structure over calligraphic nuance.