Sans Faceted Kabe 1 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, ui display, signage, techno, industrial, futuristic, arcade, utilitarian, sci-fi voice, systematic geometry, display impact, signage clarity, angular, octagonal, chamfered, modular, geometric.
A geometric, faceted sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with chamfered, octagonal turns. Stroke endings are square and consistent, producing crisp edges and a sturdy, blocklike texture. Counters tend to be rectangular with angled cut-ins, and the overall rhythm is wide and even, with a tall lowercase that keeps internal space open and legible. Diagonals appear as clean, planar joins, and the numerals follow the same hard-edged construction for a cohesive, system-like character set.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where its angular construction can be a focal point. It also fits interface titling, sci‑fi themed screens, and wayfinding or labeling that benefits from hard-edged geometry and strong letter presence at medium to large sizes.
The font projects a retro-futurist, machine-made tone—precise, technical, and slightly game-like. Its faceted geometry and uniform stroke behavior evoke sci‑fi interfaces, industrial labeling, and digital-era signage where clarity and edge definition are part of the aesthetic.
The design appears intended to translate a techno-industrial, faceted look into a practical sans that stays readable while signaling a futuristic or engineered aesthetic. By systematically chamfering corners and standardizing stroke behavior, it aims for a consistent, modular voice that feels suited to digital and mechanical contexts.
The distinctive chamfers give rounded letters a polygonal silhouette, creating a consistent “cut metal” feel across caps, lowercase, and figures. The wide stance and open apertures help the design maintain readability in short lines while emphasizing a bold, engineered presence.