Sans Faceted Mise 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hilumion Sans' by Brainwaves Studio; 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut; and 'Augment', 'Blanco', and 'Ravane' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, gothic, authoritative, retro, mechanical, display impact, modernized gothic, signage clarity, structural consistency, angular, faceted, chiseled, condensed, monolinear-ish.
This typeface is built from sharp planar facets that replace curves with angled cuts, producing a crisp, chiseled silhouette across both uppercase and lowercase. Strokes are sturdy and fairly even, with small notch-like counter openings and clipped terminals that create a staccato rhythm. The overall structure is condensed and vertical, with tall capitals and compact lowercase forms, and the numerals follow the same hard-edged, cut-corner construction. Joins and bowls read as polygonal, and interior counters tend to be narrow, reinforcing a dense, high-impact texture in text.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, branding marks, and packaging where its sharp facets can read clearly and add personality. It can also work for short signage phrases or labels, especially when a compact, forceful look is desired, while longer passages benefit from generous size and spacing.
The faceted geometry and compressed proportions give the font a stern, mechanical tone with a hint of gothic severity. It feels engineered and assertive, evoking utilitarian signage and retro display typography where sharpness and punch matter more than softness or warmth.
The design appears intended to translate blackletter-like rigidity into a simplified, modern construction using straight segments and clipped corners. Its goal is to deliver a compact, impactful voice with consistent geometric faceting, prioritizing edge, structure, and visual punch in display typography.
In running text the tight apertures and frequent angled cuts create a lively sparkle, but also a busy surface that becomes visually intense at smaller sizes. The distinctive forms of letters like A, M, W, and the angular bowls help maintain character in headlines, while the consistent faceting keeps the set cohesive.