Sans Faceted Asbo 1 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Outlast' by BoxTube Labs, 'Future Bugler Upright' by Breauhare, 'FX Gerundal' by Differentialtype, 'EFCO Growers' by Ilham Herry, 'Neue Northwest' by Kaligra.co, and 'Stallman' and 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sportswear, packaging, industrial, retro, athletic, arcade, tactical, impact, machined look, retro tech, signage, emblematic, chamfered, blocky, octagonal, angular, compact.
A heavy, block-built sans with sharply chamfered corners that replace curves with flat facets. Strokes are uniform and squared-off, producing sturdy rectangular counters and a consistent, modular rhythm across the set. The lowercase follows the same geometric logic as the caps, with compact bowls and clipped terminals, keeping texture dense and highly graphic. Numerals and uppercase forms lean on octagonal silhouettes and straight joins, maintaining strong alignment and a crisp, faceted edge throughout.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and branding where bold, angular letterforms are meant to dominate. It also fits sports-inspired graphics, game or tech-themed UI titling, packaging, and labels that benefit from a rugged, machined feel. For longer reading, it works best as a display face rather than body text.
The overall tone is tough, utilitarian, and assertive, with a distinctly retro-digital energy. Its sharp facets and dense black shapes evoke athletic numbering, arcade interfaces, and industrial labeling, giving text a punchy, commanding presence.
The font appears designed to translate a faceted, machined geometry into a cohesive alphabet that stays legible while emphasizing impact. By standardizing chamfers and straight segments, it aims to deliver a strong, emblematic texture suited to high-contrast display settings.
The design reads best at larger sizes where the faceting and internal cut-ins remain clear; in smaller settings the dense weight and tight apertures can make text feel compressed. The consistent corner treatment creates a cohesive look in all-caps headlines and short phrases, while mixed-case paragraphs become highly stylized and attention-grabbing.