Sans Faceted Ufsa 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MNSTR' by Gaslight, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' by Monotype, 'Palo' by TypeUnion, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, sports, packaging, industrial, athletic, assertive, tactical, retro, impact, ruggedness, machined look, display clarity, blocky, faceted, chiseled, compact, angular.
A compact, heavy block sans with sharply cut, faceted corners that replace most curves with planar chamfers. Strokes are consistently thick and uniform, producing strong, dark typographic color and minimal internal counter space in letters like B, P, and R. Bowls and rounds (O, C, G, 0) read as octagonal forms, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are sturdy and slightly constrained, emphasizing a squared, mechanical geometry. The lowercase follows the same engineered construction with single-storey a and g, tight apertures, and stout terminals that keep the rhythm dense and punchy.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, sports graphics, product packaging, and bold branding marks where the dense texture and faceted geometry can read as intentional character. It will be most effective when given room to breathe in layout and used at display sizes where the chamfers and angular counters remain distinct.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a rugged, workmanlike presence that feels built for impact rather than finesse. Its faceted cuts suggest machined metal or stenciled signage, giving it a sporty, no-nonsense attitude with a hint of retro display energy.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact through compact proportions, heavy strokes, and a systematic faceting scheme that evokes industrial and athletic display lettering. Its consistent chamfer language suggests an intention to create a strong, versatile headline face that remains distinctive without relying on ornament.
The design relies on repeated corner cuts and squared terminals to maintain consistency across the alphabet, making it read cleanly at large sizes while projecting a compact, compressed silhouette. Numerals share the same chamfered construction, and the overall spacing appears tight, reinforcing a dense, poster-ready texture.