Sans Faceted Tyra 1 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, technical, retro, utilitarian, architectural, space saving, high impact, geometric system, signage clarity, industrial tone, octagonal, chamfered, condensed, squared, angular.
A condensed, all-caps–friendly sans with an octagonal construction: curves are replaced by straight segments and consistent chamfered corners. Strokes are uniform and robust, with squared terminals and a largely rectilinear skeleton that keeps counters compact and geometric. Rounded letters like C, G, O, Q, and S read as faceted polygons, while diagonals in K, M, N, V, W, X, and Y are crisp and mechanical. Numerals follow the same hard-edged logic, producing a cohesive, engineered texture in lines of text.
Well-suited for headlines, poster typography, labels, and signage where compact width and bold presence help conserve space while staying highly visible. It also fits brand marks and packaging that benefit from an engineered, geometric personality, and works effectively in short UI or technical display strings when a crisp, industrial look is desired.
The overall tone feels industrial and technical, with a retro machine-made flavor. Its faceted geometry suggests precision and structure rather than warmth, giving text a controlled, utilitarian voice. The condensed rhythm and sharp cornering add a sense of urgency and signage-like directness.
The design appears intended to translate a mechanical, faceted geometry into a practical sans for display use, prioritizing compactness, consistency, and a strong graphic footprint. By replacing curves with planar segments and repeatable chamfers, it aims for a distinctive, fabricated aesthetic that remains legible and systematic in text settings.
Uppercase forms appear especially strong and uniform, creating a steady headline color, while lowercase keeps the same angular vocabulary for a consistent family feel. Distinctive chamfers and narrow apertures emphasize a modular, fabricated aesthetic that holds together well in tightly set compositions.