Sans Faceted Ohby 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, techno, industrial, retro, game-like, mechanical, futuristic branding, technical display, industrial labeling, digital aesthetic, square, angular, monoline, compact, modular.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and crisp corners, replacing curves with chamfered, planar turns. Stems are consistently heavy and monolinear, with squared counters and rectangular apertures that create a compact, blocky texture. Terminals are mostly flat and orthogonal, with occasional diagonal cuts used as functional joints and to suggest rounded forms. Overall spacing feels tight and efficient, producing a rigid rhythm that stays highly legible at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines, logos, and short blocks of text where its angular construction can read as a stylistic feature rather than visual noise. The sturdy, square forms also suit signage, product labels, packaging, and UI-style graphics where a technical or industrial mood is desired.
The design projects a technical, engineered tone—clean, stern, and slightly retro in a way that recalls digital hardware labeling and classic arcade or sci‑fi interfaces. Its faceted construction feels utilitarian and purposeful, giving text a mechanical, no-nonsense voice with a distinctive geometric edge.
The letterforms appear intended to deliver a streamlined, geometric sans voice with a faceted, constructed look—prioritizing bold silhouettes, strong alignment, and a modular feel over organic curves. The consistent stroke behavior and squared counters suggest an aim for crisp reproduction in graphic contexts and high-impact display typography.
Distinctive details include sharply notched joins on diagonals (notably in letters like K, X, and Y), squared bowls and counters (e.g., O, D, 0, 8), and simplified, modular forms that keep silhouettes consistent across the set. Numerals follow the same rectilinear logic, matching the capitals in weight and overall footprint for cohesive alphanumeric setting.