Sans Faceted Orme 5 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, ui display, signage, techno, futuristic, industrial, retro digital, architectural, sci-fi styling, geometric construction, machined feel, digital signage, angular, faceted, octagonal, chamfered, modular.
A crisp, monoline sans built from straight strokes and chamfered corners, with curves consistently replaced by planar facets that create an octagonal, cut-metal silhouette. Letterforms feel constructed and modular, with squared counters (notably in O/Q/0/8/9) and clipped terminals that keep edges sharp and uniform. Proportions are clean and fairly open, with generous internal space and a disciplined rhythm that reads clearly at display sizes while preserving a distinctive, geometric texture in text.
Well-suited for headlines, branding marks, and poster typography where the angular facets can be appreciated at larger sizes. It also works for interface labels, game/tech graphics, and wayfinding-style signage that benefits from high-contrast, engineered letter shapes. For longer passages, it reads best when set with comfortable tracking and ample size to preserve the crisp corners and internal apertures.
The faceted geometry and clipped corners project a technical, futuristic tone with a hint of retro digital hardware. Its precision and hard-edged construction evoke machinery, sci‑fi interfaces, and engineered signage rather than softness or warmth.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric sans into a faceted, machined aesthetic, trading curves for chamfers to create a consistent techno-industrial voice. It prioritizes uniform stroke logic and modular construction to deliver a distinctive display style that remains systematic across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Distinctive details include an A rendered as an inverted-V without a crossbar, a boxy, notched G, and a Q with a short diagonal tail. Numerals mirror the same chamfered logic, giving figures a cohesive, instrument-like look. Overall spacing and stroke consistency keep the design orderly despite the angular personality.