Sans Faceted Omvi 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is built from crisp, planar facets that replace most curves with sharp angles and wedge-like joins. Strokes are largely monolinear with hard terminals, producing a clean, carved silhouette and a tight vertical rhythm. Counters tend to be narrow and pointed (notably in rounded forms like O, Q, 8, and 9), while diagonals and apexes are emphasized, giving capitals a tall, sculpted profile. The lowercase echoes the same angular construction with compact bowls and simplified joints, keeping the texture consistent from display caps to numerals.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, and signage where the faceted construction can be appreciated. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, but extended small text may feel dense due to the tight counters and strong stylization.
The overall tone feels vintage and architectural, with a showcard/Art Deco sensibility created by its faceted geometry and dramatic, chiseled shapes. It reads as confident and stylized rather than neutral, adding a sense of theatricality and period flavor to headings.
The design appears intended to reinterpret geometric sans forms through a faceted, cut-stone approach, prioritizing a striking silhouette and period-evocative character. Its consistent angular grammar suggests a focus on memorable display typography that conveys structure and ornament without relying on traditional serifs.
The narrow internal spaces and pointed counters make the design especially distinctive at larger sizes, where the faceting is clearly visible. Numerals follow the same angular logic, with strong vertical emphasis and sharp interior cuts that reinforce the decorative, constructed look.