Sans Faceted Nina 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, sports branding, signage, industrial, sporty, assertive, technical, retro, impact, ruggedness, geometric styling, display readability, branding, octagonal, chamfered, angular, blocky, compact.
This typeface is built from heavy, block-like strokes with consistent thickness and sharply chamfered corners that replace most curves with planar facets. Counters are tight and geometric—often octagonal or rectangular—giving letters a compact, armored silhouette. The rhythm is steady and upright, with squared terminals, firm joins, and minimal modulation, producing a strong, poster-like color on the page. Lowercase forms echo the uppercase structure, with simplified bowls and angular shoulders that keep the overall texture uniform in text.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, team or event branding, and bold interface labels. It can work in brief text lines where a strong, geometric texture is desired, but it will be most effective when given enough size and spacing to keep the angular counters clear.
The faceted geometry and dense weight create a tough, engineered tone that reads as industrial and performance-oriented. Its angular construction suggests signage, equipment labeling, and sports aesthetics, balancing a retro display flavor with a modern, technical edge.
The design appears intended to translate a sturdy, utilitarian sans structure into a faceted, machine-cut aesthetic, emphasizing strength and clarity through chamfers and simplified geometry. It prioritizes visual presence and a consistent, hard-edged texture over softness or calligraphic nuance.
Round characters such as O/C/G and numerals adopt polygonal outlines, while diagonals (e.g., N, V, W, X) are rendered with crisp, cut corners rather than smooth transitions. The tight apertures and compressed interior spaces increase impact at larger sizes but can make small-size settings feel dense.