Sans Faceted Umly 1 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, gaming ui, futuristic, industrial, arcade, tactical, mechanical, tech aesthetic, impact, geometric uniformity, hard-edged styling, octagonal, angular, chamfered, modular, blocky.
A heavy, angular sans with faceted, chamfered corners that replace curves with planar cuts. Strokes are consistently thick and geometric, with squarish counters and rectangular apertures that create a distinctly machined look. Proportions are broad and stable, with a compact, tall lowercase that reads as engineered and utilitarian; joins and diagonals are handled with crisp, straight segments. The numerals and caps follow the same octagonal construction, maintaining a uniform, rigid rhythm across the set.
Best suited for headlines, titling, posters, logos, and packaging where an angular, technical voice is desired. It also fits gaming and sci‑fi themed UI elements, esports or sports branding, and signage-style applications where bold, geometric forms help carry presence at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is tech-forward and assertive, evoking hardware interfaces, industrial labeling, and retro arcade or sci‑fi display aesthetics. Its sharp facets and dense black footprint feel tough, functional, and slightly militaristic, projecting speed and precision rather than softness or friendliness.
The design appears intended to translate a futuristic, machined aesthetic into a readable sans by applying consistent chamfers and planar facets across the alphabet. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a cohesive modular construction for impactful display typography.
The faceting produces distinctive internal shapes in letters like E, F, and S, while round forms such as O and Q become squared-off octagons. The style favors bold silhouettes and clear edge geometry, which can dominate a layout and may require generous spacing for longer text.