Sans Faceted Anbe 4 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Northwest' by Kaligra.co and 'Stallman' and 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, team branding, game ui, athletic, industrial, arcade, retro, assertive, impact, ruggedness, signage, sporty branding, arcade styling, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, angular, compact.
A heavy, compact sans with crisp chamfered corners and faceted, near-octagonal shaping that replaces curves with straight planes. Strokes stay consistently thick, producing sturdy silhouettes and a strong, even color on the page. Counters are tight and mostly rectangular, with squared apertures and short terminals that emphasize a mechanical rhythm. The overall construction feels modular and grid-friendly, with slightly condensed internal space and clear, high-impact numerals.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and scoreboard-style typography. It also fits apparel/team branding and game or arcade-inspired interfaces where bold, angular forms enhance a rugged, competitive aesthetic. For longer passages, it works most effectively in larger sizes or with increased spacing.
The faceted geometry and dense weight give the font a tough, competitive tone associated with sports marking, game UI, and industrial signage. Its sharp cuts and squared counters read as decisive and energetic, with a retro arcade flavor when set in all caps. The voice is loud and utilitarian rather than delicate or editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch and legibility through simplified, faceted letterforms that feel engineered and repeatable. By favoring chamfers over curves and keeping stroke weight consistent, it aims for a strong, emblematic presence that holds up in demanding display contexts.
All-caps settings look especially cohesive due to the consistent corner treatments and flat horizontals. At smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy joins may benefit from generous tracking and line spacing to preserve clarity, particularly in text with many enclosed forms.