Sans Faceted Urda 4 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Durandal' by Aerotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, tech branding, techno, futuristic, industrial, gaming, mechanical, sci‑fi styling, interface voice, hard-edged geometry, display impact, angular, octagonal, chamfered, monoline, modular.
A faceted, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp chamfers and octagonal bowls. The strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, creating a sturdy, monoline presence. Counters tend toward rectangular and polygonal shapes, with consistent corner treatments across letters and numerals. The overall rhythm is compact and blocky, with squared terminals and a slightly modular construction that keeps forms tight and highly structured in text.
Best suited for display settings where its angular construction can be appreciated: headlines, posters, logos/wordmarks, and branding for technology, esports, or sci‑fi themed projects. It also works well for UI labels, packaging callouts, and short blocks of text where a mechanical, interface-like voice is desired.
The design reads as futuristic and engineered, evoking sci‑fi interfaces, machinery labeling, and arcade-era display typography. Its sharp facets and rigid geometry lend an assertive, utilitarian tone that feels technical and performance-oriented.
The font appears designed to translate a sci‑fi/industrial aesthetic into a clean sans framework by systematically faceting curves into planar cuts. The intention seems focused on producing a bold, high-impact texture that remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures for cohesive titling and branding.
Diagonal elements are used sparingly and purposefully (notably in forms like V/W/X and the angled terminals on S/Z), reinforcing the faceted theme. The numeral set follows the same polygonal logic, with squared-off curves and clipped corners that maintain a consistent, emblem-like texture.