Sans Faceted Anpu 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, album art, playful, primitive, punk, comic, chaotic, display impact, handmade feel, edgy character, angular geometry, angular, faceted, chunky, jagged, hand-cut.
A chunky, faceted display sans built from straight strokes and sharp corners, with curves consistently replaced by planar angles. Strokes are heavy and fairly even, producing dense silhouettes and small counters, while terminals often end in chisel-like cuts. Letterforms show a hand-cut irregularity in stroke direction and join geometry, and widths vary noticeably across glyphs, creating a lively, uneven rhythm. Numerals and capitals follow the same angular construction, with distinctive diamond-like bowls appearing in letters such as O and Q.
Best suited for short-form display work such as posters, headlines, logos, and punchy packaging where the faceted shapes can read clearly at larger sizes. It can also support album art, event promotion, and graphic identities that want a handmade, angular voice rather than a polished corporate feel.
The overall tone is bold and mischievous, with a raw, handmade edge that reads as playful rather than refined. Its jagged facets and irregular rhythm evoke zine culture, cartoon titling, and a slightly menacing, campy energy suited to attention-grabbing statements.
The design appears intended to translate a hand-cut, angular drawing style into a cohesive alphabet—prioritizing impact, character, and faceted geometry over smooth curves and strict regularity. It aims to deliver a bold display texture that feels crafted and energetic in use.
In text, the heavy weight and tight internal spaces make the texture dark and emphatic; readability benefits from larger sizes and generous line spacing. The geometric quirks and varying widths add personality but reduce the sense of mechanical consistency, reinforcing its intentionally rough character.