Sans Faceted Aste 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Cord Nuvo' by Designova, 'ITC Machine' by ITC, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, team apparel, labels, industrial, athletic, military, assertive, retro, impact, space saving, signage, branding, faceted, angular, blocky, condensed, stencil-like.
A compact, heavy display sans with tightly set, condensed proportions and crisp, faceted corners. Curves are largely replaced by straight segments and chamfered cuts, giving counters and terminals an octagonal, engineered feel. Strokes stay uniform and dense, with short apertures and firm, squared-off joins; the rhythm is vertical and punchy, with minimal internal whitespace for strong color in headlines.
Best suited to large sizes where its dense weight and angular detailing can read clearly—such as posters, packaging labels, sports identity systems, and bold UI banners. It can also work for short, high-impact lines in editorial or event graphics where a tough, industrial voice is desired.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, evoking signage, uniforms, and equipment markings. Its sharp planar cuts add a retro-industrial flavor that reads as tough, competitive, and no-nonsense.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using faceted geometry to replace curves and sharpen the silhouette. Its consistent chamfers and compact counters suggest a purpose-built display face for strong branding and attention-grabbing typography.
The faceting is applied consistently across rounds like C, O, and S as well as diagonals in K, V, W, and X, helping the alphabet feel cohesive. Numerals follow the same clipped geometry, maintaining a sturdy, scoreboard-like presence.