Sans Faceted Dese 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kairos Sans' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, team lettering, posters, headlines, packaging, athletic, industrial, assertive, tactical, retro, impact, ruggedness, geometric consistency, display legibility, octagonal, blocky, chiseled, stencil-like, high-impact.
A heavy, block-built display face with planar, chamfered corners that replace curves with crisp facets. Letterforms are compact and squared, with broad verticals, abrupt terminals, and angular counters (notably in O, Q, and 8) that read as octagonal. The rhythm is sturdy and mechanical, with simplified geometry and minimal modulation; joins and diagonals are kept chunky to preserve color at large sizes. Lowercase follows the same hard-edged construction, producing a consistent, poster-like texture in mixed case.
Well suited for athletic identity systems, team numbers, and bold headlines where an engineered, hard-edged presence is desirable. It also fits posters, event graphics, and packaging that benefit from compact, high-impact letterforms and a rugged geometric texture.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, evoking sports lettering, equipment labeling, and rugged industrial graphics. Its faceted edges add a tactical, engineered feel, while the bold massing gives it an unmistakably loud, competitive voice.
The design appears intended to translate the look of faceted, machined forms into a versatile display alphabet, prioritizing impact and durability over softness. By standardizing chamfers and keeping counters angular, it aims for a cohesive, badge-like voice that stays legible under heavy weight and tight spacing.
Numerals are particularly strong and sign-like, with squared bowls and distinctive internal cutouts. The design maintains clarity through large interior spaces and blunt diagonals, but the dense shapes and tight internal details suggest it is most comfortable at display sizes rather than long text.