Sans Faceted Dote 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A heavy, angular display face built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets and octagonal counters. Strokes are consistently thick with sharp joins and occasional triangular notches that add a cut-metal feel. Proportions are broad and compact, with large internal shapes in letters like O and Q, and a generally squared-off rhythm that stays visually uniform across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for large-scale typography where the faceted corners and heavy silhouettes can be appreciated: posters, headlines, identity marks, product packaging, and entertainment or game UI. It can also work for short labels and signage-style applications, but the dense weight and angular detailing may feel busy in long text or at small sizes.
The overall tone feels tough and utilitarian, with a distinctly retro arcade/tech flavor. Its faceted construction reads as bold, assertive, and slightly rugged—suggesting stamped signage, game UI lettering, or mechanical labeling rather than refined editorial typography.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric sans structure into a hard-edged, faceted aesthetic that mimics cut or machined forms. It prioritizes impact, strong silhouettes, and a distinctive polygonal voice for display-driven branding and titling.
Lowercase and uppercase share a similarly geometric, constructed logic, helping mixed-case settings keep a consistent texture. Numerals follow the same clipped, polygonal approach, producing strong, easily recognizable silhouettes at display sizes.