Sans Faceted Tyme 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bio Sans' and 'Bio Sans Soft' by Dharma Type and 'Panton' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, sports branding, packaging, industrial, sporty, techy, assertive, utilitarian, impact, machined look, display clarity, branding, octagonal, beveled, angular, blocky, sturdy.
A heavy, angular sans with faceted construction: curves are replaced by clipped corners and short straight segments that create an octagonal, machined look. Strokes are uniform and squared off, with a compact, sturdy footprint and slightly condensed counters in letters like O, D, and P. The lowercase follows the same geometry, using single-storey forms (notably a and g) and maintaining a consistent, modular rhythm across the set. Numerals echo the same chamfered logic, producing clear, sign-like silhouettes that stay crisp at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, team or event branding, badges, posters, and packaging where the faceted geometry can read as a deliberate stylistic cue. It can also work for UI titles or labels in tech/industrial themes, but is most convincing at medium-to-large sizes where the corner cuts remain legible.
The faceted outlines and blunt terminals give the font a rugged, engineered tone—more workshop and equipment labeling than editorial refinement. It reads as energetic and competitive, with a subtle retro-arcade or varsity edge depending on context, while staying straightforward and functional.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric sans into a faceted, cut-metal aesthetic, prioritizing bold presence and crisp, planar edges over softness or neutrality. It aims for a modular, easily repeatable construction that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Diagonal joins and clipped apexes (seen in A, V, W, and Y) emphasize a constructed, polygonal skeleton rather than calligraphic movement. The overall texture is dark and steady, with generous internal spacing in many glyphs to keep the forms from clogging despite the heavy weight.