Sans Faceted Aski 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Handbills And Posters JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Evanston Tavern' by Kimmy Design, 'Drone Ranger Pro' by Vintage Type Company, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, signage, industrial, athletic, authoritative, aggressive, utilitarian, impact, compactness, machined look, signage clarity, brand presence, faceted, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, condensed.
A compact, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets. Counters are tight and mostly rectangular or octagonal, with consistent stroke thickness and minimal modulation. The overall silhouette is tall and columnar, with short crossbars, squared terminals, and a rhythm that feels mechanically cut. Numerals follow the same angular logic, with simplified forms and strong vertical emphasis.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where maximum impact is needed, such as posters, event graphics, brand marks, and packaging. It also fits wayfinding or industrial-themed signage, and works well for sports identities and team-style applications where a strong, condensed word shape is desirable.
The tone is tough and forceful, evoking industrial signage and competitive sports typography. Its sharp chamfers and dense color give it a no-nonsense, commanding presence that reads as modern, rugged, and slightly aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact voice with a machined, faceted construction that stays consistent across the set. Its geometry prioritizes punchy silhouettes and a uniform, cut-metal aesthetic for display-driven typography.
The faceting is applied consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive stencil-like geometry without actual breaks. At smaller sizes the tight apertures and dense interior spaces may reduce clarity, while at larger sizes the angular detailing becomes a defining texture.