Sans Faceted Pobu 16 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, gaming, sci-fi ui, futuristic, techno, angular, geometric, industrial, sci-fi styling, geometric system, display impact, logo readiness, faceted, chamfered, octagonal, straight-sided, high-contrast geometry.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and crisp facets, replacing curves with chamfered corners and polygonal bowls. Strokes maintain an even thickness and meet at sharp, clean joins, creating a mechanical, planed look. Counters in letters like O, Q, and the numerals are octagonal or diamond-leaning, and diagonal segments appear consistently across the set to define terminals and inner corners. Proportions feel compact with tight internal geometry, producing a distinctive, patterned rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for display settings where its faceted construction can be appreciated—headlines, posters, cover art, and brand marks that want a tech-forward or industrial character. It can also work for UI labels or in-game typography when a geometric, futuristic voice is desired, especially at sizes large enough to keep the sharp corners legible.
The overall tone is futuristic and engineered, with a hard-edged, synthetic presence that reads as technical and constructed. Its faceted contours suggest digital interfaces, sci‑fi titles, and industrial styling rather than handwritten warmth. The consistent angularity gives it a confident, emblematic feel, like lettering cut from metal or plotted from vector lines.
The design appears intended to translate a sans skeleton into a planar, polygonal system, emphasizing engineered geometry over calligraphic modulation. By standardizing angled terminals and faceted bowls, it aims to deliver a cohesive sci‑fi/tech aesthetic with strong, logo-like silhouettes that remain consistent across letters and numerals.
Distinctive diamond and octagon motifs recur in rounded characters and numerals, reinforcing a cohesive visual system. Many terminals are angled rather than flat, which adds forward motion and a slightly aggressive edge. In text, the sharp corner behavior creates a lively texture and strong silhouette contrast between straight verticals and diagonals.