Sans Faceted Anze 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brignell Square' by IB TYPE Inc., 'Danos' by Katatrad, 'Clara Sans' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Obvia' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, industrial, assertive, retro, impact, ruggedness, geometric novelty, attention grabbing, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, angular, compact.
A heavy, block-built face with chamfered corners and faceted, planar cuts that substitute for smooth curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and sturdy silhouettes. The geometry leans toward squared and octagonal forms (notably in rounded letters and figures), with tight apertures and flattened terminals that keep texture compact. Lowercase forms are simplified and sturdy, and numerals follow the same cut-corner construction for a uniform, punchy rhythm in display settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, apparel or sports branding, and bold packaging where impact and rugged geometry are desirable. It can work for short callouts and signage, especially when set with ample spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is tough and no-nonsense, with a sporty, workmanlike energy. Its crisp facets and compressed openings create a slightly aggressive, poster-ready voice that can read as retro-athletic or industrial depending on color and layout.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through simplified, angular construction—evoking cut metal, stenciled blocks, or athletic lettering—while maintaining a consistent, modernized geometric system across caps, lowercase, and figures.
The faceting creates distinctive interior shapes in round letters and produces a strong, even color at larger sizes. In dense text, the tight apertures and heavy weight can reduce differentiation between similar shapes, so it benefits from generous tracking and line spacing when used beyond headline lengths.