Sans Faceted Ofto 9 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Evanston Tavern' by Kimmy Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, sports branding, app ui, industrial, techno, athletic, retro, geometric impact, machined feel, signage clarity, compact presence, octagonal, angular, chamfered, squared, condensed.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp chamfers for an octagonal, faceted silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with clean terminals, producing a sturdy, high-contrast-to-background color and a tight, economical footprint. Round letters like O/C/G are rendered as squared forms with beveled corners, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) stay sharp and rigid, reinforcing a mechanical rhythm. Counters are generally compact and rectilinear, and the overall spacing reads even and controlled in text.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and identity work where its angular construction can read clearly and set a strong mood. It also fits sports branding, tech-themed graphics, product labeling, and UI moments that benefit from a compact, high-impact sans. For long-form reading, it will generally work better in short bursts or larger sizes where the faceting remains distinct.
The faceted geometry conveys a utilitarian, engineered tone—confident, tough, and slightly retro. Its rigid, machined shapes suggest technology, equipment labeling, and competitive sports aesthetics more than softness or friendliness.
The design appears intended to translate a mechanical, faceted language into a compact sans that feels precise and rugged. By standardizing chamfered corners across the character set, it aims for consistent rhythm and strong visual presence in display contexts.
The design maintains a consistent chamfer logic across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, which helps it feel cohesive in extended samples. The numerals and uppercase forms are especially sign-like, with blocky construction that stays legible at display sizes.