Sans Faceted Astu 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Nasional Sans' by Jetsmax Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, team identity, signage, industrial, athletic, aggressive, retro, military, impact, ruggedness, team style, machined look, faceted, angular, blocky, condensed, stencil-like.
A compact, heavy display sans built from angular, planar cuts rather than true curves. Corners are consistently chamfered, producing octagonal counters in letters like O and numerals like 0/8/9, and giving bowls and joints a machined, faceted rhythm. Strokes stay uniform and dense, with tight apertures and squared terminals that keep the texture dark and punchy in lines of text. Lowercase forms are simplified and sturdy, with a single-storey a, a compact e, and a narrow i with a square dot.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster titling, sports and team branding, product marks, and bold signage where its chiseled geometry can be appreciated. It can also work for emphatic UI labels or packaging callouts when set at sufficiently large sizes to preserve counter clarity.
The face reads tough and utilitarian, with a sports-jersey and industrial signage energy. Its sharp bevels and compact proportions add a sense of impact and urgency, leaning toward rugged, no-nonsense messaging rather than softness or refinement.
The design appears intended to translate the feel of cut metal or beveled lettering into a compact, contemporary display sans—maximizing presence with simplified shapes, consistent chamfers, and strong, uniform stroke weight.
The faceting creates strong internal geometry and distinctive silhouettes at larger sizes, but the tight counters and reduced openings suggest it will be most effective when given breathing room through size, tracking, or generous line spacing.