Sans Faceted Fike 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, game ui, edgy, angular, techy, energetic, futuristic, display impact, sci-fi tone, angular geometry, brand distinctiveness, faceted, chiseled, sharp, geometric, monoline.
A slanted, faceted sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar segments. The forms read as monoline with low contrast, but the chiseled joins and angled terminals create a jagged rhythm across words. Counters are polygonal and often open up into octagonal-like shapes (notably in O/0-style forms), while diagonals and oblique horizontals reinforce a forward-leaning, kinetic texture. Proportions appear compact, with a relatively short x-height and a slightly uneven, hand-cut feel in stroke angles and vertex placement.
Best suited to display use where its faceted construction can be appreciated—headlines, posters, logotypes, and branding accents. It can also work for tech-leaning packaging or game/interface titling, especially where an edgy, geometric voice is desired. Extended body text may feel busy due to the jagged joins and compact proportions.
The overall tone is sharp and assertive, with a sci‑fi or industrial edge. Its crystalline, cut-metal aesthetic feels energetic and slightly aggressive, more “constructed” than friendly, lending a sense of speed and tension to headlines.
The design appears intended to translate a “cut” or “machined” geometry into a readable sans, emphasizing planar facets and forward motion over smooth curves. It aims to deliver a distinctive, high-impact texture that signals modernity and edge in short-form typography.
Letterforms maintain a consistent facet language across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive set that favors angular silhouettes over smooth readability. The italic slant is integral to the design rather than a simple mechanical skew, and the distinctive polygonal rounds (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) become a strong identifying motif in display settings.