Sans Faceted Aswu 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, authoritative, rugged, retro, impact, titling, labeling, stenciled feel, geometry, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, condensed feel, high impact.
A heavy, block-built sans with chamfered corners and faceted construction that replaces curves with straight planes. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, producing compact counters and a strong, even color on the page. Many glyphs read as octagonal or cut-corner forms (notably round letters and numerals), with squarish bowls and flattened terminals. The rhythm is tight and punchy, with sturdy verticals and simplified diagonals that keep shapes stable at display sizes.
This design is well suited to headlines, posters, and short emphatic statements where impact and durability matter more than fine detail. It fits sports branding, team apparel, and bold merchandising, and can also work for packaging, labels, and industrial-style signage. For longer passages, it’s most effective in brief blocks with ample spacing.
The font projects a tough, workmanlike tone with an athletic, badge-like presence. Its cut-corner geometry and dense silhouettes evoke utilitarian labeling and sports titling, giving text a confident, no-nonsense voice. Overall it feels bold, mechanical, and slightly retro without becoming decorative.
The letterforms appear intended to deliver maximum punch through simplified geometry and cut-corner facets, offering a strong alternative to rounded heavy sans styles. Consistent planar construction across caps, lowercase, and numerals suggests a focus on cohesive titling and emblem-like typography that remains legible and forceful at a distance.
Round characters such as O, Q, and 0 are built from straight facets, creating a distinctive octagonal profile. Diagonal-heavy letters like A, V, W, X, and Y remain strongly geometric, and the numerals share the same cut-corner language for consistent titling. The heavy weight and tight apertures suggest best results with generous tracking and at larger sizes.