Sans Faceted Anwa 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, game ui, sports branding, packaging, techno, industrial, arcade, futuristic, tactical, display impact, tech aesthetic, geometric coherence, branding voice, angular, faceted, octagonal, monoline, blocky.
A compact, angular sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets. Letterforms are heavy and monoline in feel, with squared counters and consistent right-angled joins softened only by diagonal chamfers. The silhouette reads as octagonal and modular, with short crossbars, flat terminals, and a generally rectangular footprint; widths vary by glyph, giving the line a subtly uneven, mechanical rhythm. Numerals and capitals follow the same faceted construction, producing a sturdy, high-impact texture in both all-caps and mixed-case settings.
Best suited for display work such as headlines, posters, logos, and short emphatic phrases where its faceted structure can be appreciated. It can also work well for game interfaces, sci‑fi/tech themed graphics, sports or team marks, and packaging or label-style typography that benefits from a rugged, geometric look.
The overall tone is assertive and engineered, evoking digital hardware, industrial labeling, and arcade-era display aesthetics. Its sharp geometry and chunky presence convey a no-nonsense, tactical energy that feels modern and machine-made rather than humanist or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to translate a modular, machined geometry into a usable sans for impactful display typography. By standardizing chamfered corners and squared counters across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, it aims to deliver a cohesive, futuristic voice with strong presence and clear, sign-like shapes.
In text, the dense color and tight interior spaces make it most effective at larger sizes where the chamfers and internal cut-ins remain clearly legible. The distinctive angular lowercase adds character, while the repeated faceting across the set keeps the voice consistent.