Sans Faceted Nyby 11 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february and 'Buyan' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming ui, event graphics, industrial, athletic, techno, urban, authoritative, impact, signage, modularity, modernity, ruggedness, angular, faceted, octagonal, condensed, stencil-like.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and sharp planar cuts that replace curves with chamfered corners, producing an octagonal, faceted silhouette across rounds like C, O, and G. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to end in squared or clipped angles rather than softened joins. Proportions skew condensed, with tall caps, tight sidebearings, and a compact, vertical rhythm that keeps lines looking dense and disciplined. Lowercase forms follow the same geometric logic, mixing rectangular counters and clipped bowls, while figures echo the same cut-corner construction for a uniform, engineered texture.
It performs best in short, prominent settings such as headlines, posters, team or club marks, and energetic brand lockups where the faceted construction can be appreciated. It also suits gaming and tech-forward interface titling, labels, and section headers that benefit from a compact, forceful voice. For extended small-size text, the dense rhythm and sharp detailing are likely to feel heavy, so it’s best used as a display or accent face.
The overall tone feels tough and utilitarian, with a sporty, scoreboard-like directness and a faint industrial signage character. Its sharp facets and compressed stance add a tactical, mechanical edge that reads as modern and assertive rather than friendly. The texture conveys control and intensity, lending itself to high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through condensed proportions and a consistent faceted geometry, offering an engineered alternative to rounded grotesks. By standardizing angled cuts across letters and numerals, it aims for a cohesive, modular identity that feels suited to signage, sport, and techno-industrial themes.
Many traditionally curved forms are handled as near-rectilinear outlines with angled notches, which increases pattern consistency and gives text a distinctly modular feel. The heavy weight and tight spacing make the font visually prominent, while the faceted detailing becomes a key identifying feature at display sizes.