Sans Faceted Anwu 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Expanded Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry and 'Obvia Wide' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, techno, assertive, mechanical, impact, ruggedness, machined geometry, display clarity, industrial styling, chamfered, angular, blocky, octagonal, stencil-like.
A heavy, geometric sans with sharp chamfered corners that turn many curves into faceted, near-octagonal forms. Strokes are uniform and monoline, with squared terminals and crisp diagonal cuts that create a machined silhouette. Proportions read sturdy and slightly expanded, with open counters kept compact by the thick stroke; rounded letters like O/C/G and numerals like 0/8 show the strongest faceting. The lowercase is simple and workmanlike, with single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a sturdy, squared-shoulder n/m construction.
Best suited to display use where the faceted detailing can be appreciated: headlines, posters, branding marks, product packaging, and directional or environmental signage. It also works well for short UI labels, badges, and scoreboard-style numbers where a tough, technical voice is desirable.
The overall tone feels engineered and utilitarian—confident, sporty, and slightly retro-digital. The faceted geometry suggests metalwork, signage, and equipment labeling, giving text an assertive, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, rugged sans built from planar cuts rather than smooth curves, prioritizing impact and a distinctive industrial texture. Its consistent chamfer system and compact counters point to a font meant for strong, high-contrast messaging at larger sizes.
Distinctive diagonal corner cuts repeat consistently across the set, helping the font maintain a cohesive rhythm in all-caps and mixed-case settings. The numerals and circular forms carry the signature look most strongly, making them especially effective for badges, scores, and short numeric strings.