Sans Faceted Ohfe 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shtozer' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, logotypes, industrial, gothic, authoritative, mechanical, condensed, impact, condensation, geometric edge, signage feel, modern gothic, faceted, angular, octagonal, tall, monolinear.
A tall, tightly set display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets. Counters and bowls read as octagonal/rectilinear forms, with consistent stroke weight and crisp terminals. The overall rhythm is vertical and columnar, with narrow apertures and compact internal space, producing a dense, poster-like texture. Figures and letters share the same chiseled construction, keeping the set visually uniform across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where its condensed, faceted silhouette can carry from a distance. It can also work for branding and logotypes that need an industrial or architectural voice, while longer text blocks benefit from generous size and careful tracking.
The faceted geometry and compressed proportions create a stern, industrial tone with a hint of gothic signage. Its sharp edges and rigid cadence feel engineered and authoritative, projecting strength and urgency rather than softness or friendliness.
The font appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact voice by combining condensed proportions with a hard-edged, faceted construction. Its consistent, engineered geometry suggests a deliberate move away from curves toward a chiseled, sign-painting or metal-stamped aesthetic.
The design favors straight-sided construction throughout, giving round characters a cut, beveled look and making diagonals feel precise and architectural. The narrow forms can appear visually dark in paragraphs, especially at smaller sizes, where counters tighten and spacing becomes more critical.