Sans Faceted Anto 1 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Racon' by Ahmet Altun, 'Protrakt Variable' by Arkitype, 'Celluloid JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Revx Neue' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Boxr' by R9 Type+Design, and 'Hyperspace Race Capsule' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, gaming, packaging, techno, industrial, arcade, assertive, utilitarian, impact, tech styling, industrial feel, retro gaming, signage, octagonal, angular, chamfered, blocky, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp chamfers and faceted joins. Counters are squarish and tightly proportioned, producing compact letterforms with a strong, uniform color. The rhythm is sturdy and mechanical, with consistent stroke weight and a generally narrow, efficient footprint; diagonals appear as stepped or beveled cuts rather than smooth arcs. Numerals follow the same octagonal logic, reading like cut metal or pixel-adjacent signage.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, posters, branding marks, game titles, and tech-forward packaging where the faceted geometry can be appreciated. It also works well for UI-style labels, scoreboard/arcade motifs, and signage-inspired graphics when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is tough and technical—more machine-made than humanist—suggesting rugged hardware, sci‑fi interfaces, and retro arcade energy. Its sharp edges and dense mass feel authoritative and no-nonsense, lending a slightly militaristic, engineered character.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact through blunt geometry and consistent chamfered detailing, translating an industrial, fabricated look into a cohesive alphabet. The faceted construction prioritizes bold silhouettes and a distinctive surface-like texture over softness or calligraphic nuance.
The design relies on clear, high-contrast silhouettes and corner bevels to differentiate forms, which helps legibility at larger sizes and in short bursts of text. The faceting introduces a distinctive texture in paragraphs, where repeated chamfers create a consistent, patterned cadence.