Sans Faceted Anju 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oceanwide Pro' by California Type Foundry, 'Heavitas Neue' by Graphite, 'Galvani' by Hoftype, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, kids media, playful, chunky, handmade, quirky, comic, high impact, expressive texture, hand-cut feel, playful display, angular, faceted, blocky, irregular, chiseled.
A heavy, chunky display sans built from crisp planar facets rather than smooth curves. Strokes are monolinear in feel, with frequent angled cuts and flattened corners that create a carved, polygonal silhouette. Proportions run broad with compact counters, and the set shows intentional irregularities in width, angles, and joint geometry that give the alphabet a lively, hand-shaped rhythm. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with short extenders and a single-storey construction where applicable, while numerals follow the same faceted, cut-out logic for consistent texture.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, covers, splashy headlines, packaging callouts, and branding marks that benefit from a bold, animated voice. It also fits playful editorial treatments and kids-oriented or game-like graphics where an irregular, handmade texture adds personality.
The overall tone is bold and mischievous, reading as playful and slightly rough-hewn rather than polished or corporate. Its faceted construction suggests a cut-paper or chiseled signage vibe, giving headlines a loud, energetic presence with a touch of humor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through dense black shapes while replacing curves with sharp facets to create a distinctive, crafted look. Its controlled irregularity aims to keep text lively and memorable, emphasizing display impact over neutrality.
Spacing and shapes prioritize character over uniformity, so texture varies across words in a way that feels intentionally uneven and expressive. The strong black mass and small apertures/counters create high impact at larger sizes, while fine detail in the facets can visually thicken when reduced.