Sans Faceted Hemy 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: signage, wayfinding, packaging, posters, titles, industrial, technical, retro, architectural, utilitarian, compact efficiency, geometric system, technical voice, signage clarity, stylized modernism, faceted, condensed, monoline, angular, octagonal.
A condensed, monoline sans with crisp, faceted construction: curves are consistently replaced by short straight segments, producing an octagonal, chamfered look in bowls and corners. Strokes maintain even weight with minimal contrast, and terminals are clean and squared-off, keeping the silhouette controlled and graphic. Proportions are tight and tall with economical spacing, while counters remain relatively open for a narrow design. The numerals and caps follow the same planar geometry, giving the set a uniform, engineered rhythm.
This font suits short-to-medium text where a compact footprint and strong geometric character are desirable—signage and wayfinding, technical or industrial packaging, and bold editorial titles. It also works well for UI headings or dashboards when a precise, instrument-like voice is wanted, though its pronounced faceting makes it more distinctive than a neutral workhorse for long reading.
The overall tone feels industrial and technical, with a subtle retro-futurist edge reminiscent of labeling, instrumentation, and architectural signage. Its sharp facets and disciplined spacing convey precision and practicality rather than softness or warmth.
The design appears intended to translate a utilitarian sans into a sharply planar, machined aesthetic—prioritizing compact efficiency and a consistent geometric system that holds up in display and labeling contexts.
The faceting is applied consistently across rounded letters (such as C, G, O, Q, and S), which read as polygonal arcs rather than true curves. Lowercase forms keep the same condensed stance and straight-sided construction, reinforcing a coherent, system-like feel across cases and figures.