Sans Faceted Orjo 8 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, retro, technical, architectural, futuristic, compact impact, geometric construction, signage clarity, sci-fi styling, condensed, angular, chamfered, squared, modular.
A tightly condensed display sans built from straight strokes and crisp corners, with curves largely replaced by chamfers and planar joins. The forms feel tall and compact, with narrow counters and a consistent, even stroke that keeps the texture uniform across lines. Terminals are predominantly flat and squared, and bowls and diagonals are simplified into geometric segments, creating a rigid, constructed rhythm. Spacing appears disciplined and compact, reinforcing the font’s vertical emphasis and dense typographic color.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where its condensed, faceted silhouettes can carry impact without crowding. It also fits wayfinding, labels, and industrial or tech-facing branding where a precise, constructed voice is desirable. For dense text, additional tracking and larger sizes will help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is mechanical and engineered, evoking signage, machinery labeling, and retro-futurist graphics. Its sharp, faceted construction reads as confident and utilitarian, with a slightly sci‑fi edge that feels controlled rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans with a machined, geometric character, using chamfered construction to create a distinctive, modernist/retro-technical voice for display typography.
The geometric simplification is especially evident in rounded letters and numerals, which are rendered with clipped corners and narrow internal apertures. This gives the face a distinctive silhouette at large sizes, while the tight proportions and small counters suggest it benefits from generous size and careful tracking in longer lines.