Sans Faceted Kowu 8 is a bold, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, gaming ui, techno, industrial, sci-fi, arcade, utilitarian, futuristic branding, technical display, geometric styling, retro digital, octagonal, chamfered, angular, blocky, geometric.
A squared, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, where curves are consistently replaced by chamfered facets. Counters tend toward octagonal/rectangular shapes, and terminals are cleanly cut with frequent 45° corner treatments that create a crisp, planar rhythm. The proportions read expanded and sturdy, with wide capitals, compact apertures, and a generally mechanical construction that keeps texture even across lines of text. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, with rounded forms (0, 8, 9) expressed as polygonal bowls.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where the angular silhouette can be appreciated. It also works well for tech-leaning or gaming interface typography and short labels, especially when clarity at a distance and a distinctive, faceted identity are desired.
The faceted geometry and hard stops convey a technical, futuristic tone with a retro-digital edge. Its assertive, engineered shapes feel at home in contexts that suggest machinery, interfaces, or game-like display systems rather than soft, humanist reading.
The font appears designed to translate a sans skeleton into a strictly planar, chamfered system, prioritizing a cohesive sci‑fi/industrial aesthetic over traditional smooth curvature. Its expanded, block-like forms aim for strong impact and a recognizable, engineered texture in display settings.
The design maintains a consistent corner language across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, which helps headings feel cohesive. Several glyphs rely on squared bowls and tight openings, emphasizing a compact, device-like voice that rewards generous spacing and larger sizes.