Sans Faceted Buvy 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, game ui, industrial, sci-fi, sporty, arcade, tactical, impact, futurism, strength, branding, legibility, angular, blocky, faceted, chamfered, compact counters.
This typeface is built from thick, faceted strokes with chamfered corners and flattened curves, creating a crisp, planar silhouette throughout. Bowls and counters tend toward squared or octagonal forms, and joins often resolve into sharp, cut-in angles rather than smooth transitions. The rhythm is dense and sturdy, with small internal apertures and a strong, geometric footprint that keeps word shapes compact and high-impact at display sizes. Figures and capitals share the same cut-corner geometry, producing a consistent, engineered look across the set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, logos, and branding where an angular, engineered style is desirable. It also fits game UI, sci-fi themed graphics, and event or sports materials where high contrast in shape (rather than stroke modulation) helps the text read with impact at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone feels mechanical and high-energy, evoking machinery, competition, and futuristic interfaces. Its hard edges and heavy presence suggest strength and precision, with an arcade or sports-arena attitude that reads bold and assertive rather than friendly or delicate.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, cut-metal aesthetic into letterforms that remain simple and repeatable, prioritizing bold silhouettes and consistent faceting over calligraphic nuance. It aims for instant visual identity and a strong, graphic presence in display typography.
Diagonal cut-ins and clipped terminals create distinctive notches in many letters, which helps maintain the faceted theme but can reduce openness in tight settings. The simplified, geometric construction gives it a uniform “stamped” or “milled” character that stands out in short headlines and logos.