Sans Faceted Lato 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: fantasy titles, game ui, brand marks, posters, packaging, runic, geometric, angular, mythic, hand-cut, inscribed feel, rune influence, themed display, geometric systematization, chiseled, pointed, monoline, diamond counters, sharp terminals.
This typeface is built from straight, faceted strokes that replace most curves with crisp angles and planar corners. Strokes read largely monoline, with pointed terminals and frequent triangular joins that create a carved, knife-cut look. Many rounded forms are resolved as diamonds or lozenges (notably in counters and bowls), producing a rhythmic pattern of sharp interior apertures across the alphabet. Proportions skew compact and tall, with slightly irregular, hand-drawn consistency that keeps the geometry from feeling purely mechanical.
Best suited for display settings where its sharp geometry can be appreciated—titles, logos, game interfaces, album art, posters, and themed packaging. It can work for short paragraphs in large sizes when a stylized, inscription-like voice is desired, but the distinctive counters and angular rhythm are most effective in headlines and emphasis text.
The overall tone feels rune-like and archaic, evoking inscriptions, talismans, and fantasy worldbuilding. Its angular construction and diamond-shaped counters give it an assertive, enigmatic character that reads more ceremonial than everyday.
The design appears intended to translate a carved/inscribed aesthetic into a clean, repeatable alphabet: straight segments, faceted corners, and diamond counters create a unified system that signals fantasy and ancient script influences while remaining legible in modern composition.
The faceting introduces strong directional energy: diagonals and chevron-like joins are prominent, and the repeated lozenge motif becomes a distinctive signature in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals and punctuation follow the same angular logic, helping the style remain cohesive in mixed text.