Sans Faceted Hede 7 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, titles, game ui, futuristic, runic, edgy, mystical, retro sci-fi, inscriptional feel, genre display, symbolic lettering, coded aesthetic, angular, geometric, pointed, monoline, faceted.
This font uses a monoline stroke with consistently sharp, faceted geometry in place of round curves. Letterforms are constructed from straight segments, wedges, and triangular terminals, producing a crisp, chiseled outline and frequent acute angles. Proportions are condensed with tall ascenders and descenders, and the lowercase is notably small relative to the uppercase, creating a strong cap-driven texture. Counters tend to be narrow and often formed by diagonal cuts, while curves (as in O/Q/0) are simplified into pointed oval forms. Spacing reads compact and the overall rhythm is spiky and vertical, with occasional asymmetric cuts that add a hand-forged, emblematic feel.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as titles, headlines, posters, album or event graphics, and logo wordmarks where the angular construction can be appreciated at size. It can also work for game/UI moments like faction names, menu headers, or on-screen labels that aim for a coded or ceremonial aesthetic.
The overall tone feels arcane and coded, evoking runes, inscriptions, and genre lettering associated with fantasy, metal, or retro-futurist interfaces. Its sharp terminals and blade-like diagonals give it an assertive, slightly ominous energy, while the consistent geometric construction keeps it clean rather than distressed.
The design appears intended to translate a rune-like, carved aesthetic into a consistent Latin alphabet, prioritizing a faceted silhouette and distinctive terminals over conventional readability. It aims to feel like a constructed system—part inscription, part futuristic signage—while remaining cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
The distinctive triangular notches and split strokes make many glyphs highly stylized, which increases personality but can reduce familiarity in continuous reading. Numerals and punctuation follow the same angular logic, helping the font maintain a cohesive, symbol-like voice across settings.