Sans Faceted Anso 1 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Gerundal' by Differentialtype, 'Magnitudes' by DuoType, 'Noteworthy' by Gerald Gallo, and 'Sicret' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, game ui, packaging, athletic, industrial, arcade, assertive, retro, maximize impact, geometric system, retro sport, techno edge, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, angular, stencil-like.
A heavy, block-built sans with faceted construction: curves are replaced by straight segments and clipped corners, producing an octagonal, machined silhouette. Strokes are largely uniform with crisp terminals and tight, geometric counters, giving the letters a compact, high-impact presence. Uppercase forms feel squared and stable, while lowercase keeps the same angular logic with simplified bowls and sharply notched joins; numerals follow suit with broad bodies and cut-in corners for consistent rhythm.
Best suited for display sizes where the angular detailing and clipped corners remain clear—headlines, posters, labels, and bold callouts. It also fits sports branding, arcade/game interfaces, and impact-forward packaging where a rugged, geometric voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with a sporty, scoreboard-like energy that also reads as retro-tech. Its sharp facets and dense color create an assertive, no-nonsense voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to translate rounded forms into a consistent faceted system, yielding a tough, engineered look that stays coherent across caps, lowercase, and figures. It prioritizes graphic presence and a recognizable silhouette over continuous curves or fine typographic nuance.
The faceting creates distinctive interior shapes in round letters (O, Q, 8, 9), and diagonals are handled with stepped, planar cuts rather than smooth slopes. In text, the strong black density and compact counters emphasize punch over delicacy, making spacing and line breaks important for comfortable reading.