Sans Faceted Asru 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Outlast' by BoxTube Labs and 'Obvia Narrow' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sportswear, signage, packaging, industrial, athletic, retro, assertive, utilitarian, impact, ruggedness, signage clarity, geometric styling, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, geometric, compact.
A heavy, block-built sans with crisp chamfered corners that replace curves with planar facets. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal contrast, producing strong, dark typographic color and a compact rhythm. Counters tend toward squared or octagonal shapes, and joins are hard-edged, giving letters a stenciled-by-geometry feel without actual breaks. Uppercase forms are broad and stable, while lowercase remains sturdy and simplified, with short extenders and sturdy bowls that keep texture dense and consistent.
This style is well suited to posters, headlines, and bold brand moments where immediate impact is required. It also fits athletic graphics, team or event titling, and wayfinding or industrial-style signage. On packaging and labels it can convey ruggedness and clarity, especially when paired with simpler supporting text.
The faceted construction and blunt, high-impact massing create a tough, mechanical tone that reads as confident and no-nonsense. It evokes signage, equipment labeling, and sport-number aesthetics—bold, functional, and slightly retro in its angular geometry.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through strong, simplified letterforms and a distinctive faceted geometry, trading softness for precision. Its consistent chamfers and squared counters suggest a focus on recognizability and a hardened, engineered feel in display settings.
The angular treatment is consistent across letters and figures, including octagonal zeros and squared counters, which helps maintain a cohesive voice in both display words and numerals. Tight interior spaces and heavy horizontals make it best when given breathing room via tracking and generous leading at larger sizes.