Sans Faceted Aswa 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gildent' by Sronstudio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logotypes, packaging, industrial, athletic, authoritative, retro, tactical, high impact, geometric rigor, signage tone, brand presence, compact fit, faceted, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, stencil-like.
A heavy, condensed display face built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp chamfers and flat facets. Counters tend toward small, geometric openings (often rectangular), and round letters like O/C/G/Q read as octagonal forms with consistent corner cuts. Strokes are uniform and rigid, with squared terminals and tight interior spacing that amplifies a dense, poster-like color. Lowercase follows the same angular construction, with single-storey forms and compact bowls that keep the texture consistent across mixed-case text.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and brand marks where strong impact and compact width are advantageous. It works well on posters, sports and team identity, product packaging, and any setting that benefits from a tough, engineered aesthetic. For longer passages, its dense weight and tight counters suggest using generous size and spacing for comfort.
The overall tone is forceful and mechanical, with a utilitarian, no-nonsense presence that evokes signage, equipment labeling, and competitive or team-driven graphics. Its faceted geometry and tight rhythm lend a rugged, engineered feel—confident, direct, and slightly retro-industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a geometric, faceted construction that reads clearly and consistently in display contexts. By standardizing corner cuts and minimizing curvature, it aims to feel robust and technical while maintaining a cohesive texture across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Diagonal joins and corner clipping become the primary stylistic motif, creating a repeated octagonal rhythm in both letters and numerals. The numerals are especially blocky and emblematic, favoring simple, high-impact silhouettes that stay legible at larger sizes and in bold applications.