Sans Faceted Anpo 3 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Ferio' and 'Grovana' by Larin Type Co (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, playful, chunky, geometric, quirky, friendly, distinctiveness, display impact, geometric character, playful tone, blocky, faceted, angular, rounded corners, cut-in notches.
A heavy, monoline sans with chunky strokes and compact proportions, drawn with a faceted, cut-paper approach to curves. Rounds are replaced by planar segments and small chamfer-like nicks, creating distinctive angular transitions in bowls, terminals, and joints. Counters tend to be tight and apertures are modest, giving letters a dense, poster-ready silhouette while maintaining clear, simple construction. Overall rhythm is lively and slightly irregular due to the recurring notches and angled joins, which add texture without turning into ornament.
Best suited to display roles where its chunky weight and faceted details can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand accents. It can work in short text passages or captions when set with generous size and spacing, but the tight counters and textured joins are most effective in larger, attention-grabbing applications.
The font reads as upbeat and characterful, mixing a sturdy, emphatic presence with a playful sense of craft. Its faceted geometry suggests a hands-cut, collage-like energy that feels modern and informal rather than corporate or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly sans that stands out through geometric faceting, offering a distinctive alternative to purely rounded or purely angular display faces. Its consistent cut-in detailing suggests a deliberate aim for a crafted, playful identity while keeping letterforms straightforward and readable.
The faceting is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping the design feel cohesive in text as well as display. Numerals and round letters particularly showcase the segmented shaping, which becomes a defining visual motif at larger sizes.