Sans Faceted Astu 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Kairos Sans' by Monotype, 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, apparel, packaging, athletic, industrial, assertive, retro, tough, impact, ruggedness, signage, team spirit, clarity, octagonal, blocky, angular, chiseled, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans with chamfered corners and faceted, planar cuts that replace most curves with straight segments. Strokes are consistently thick and monoline, with broad rectangular counters and squared terminals that keep the silhouette compact and stable. The lowercase maintains a tall, sturdy build with minimal modulation, while numerals and caps emphasize octagonal forms and clipped diagonals for a uniform, hard-edged rhythm. Spacing reads relatively tight and display-oriented, favoring dense, impactful word shapes over airy text color.
Best suited to bold headlines, sports and team branding, event posters, and apparel graphics where strong silhouettes are desirable. It can also work for labels and packaging that benefit from an industrial, stamped look, especially at larger sizes where the faceted details read clearly.
The faceted construction and dense weight project a tough, no-nonsense tone that feels athletic and industrial. Its blocky presence evokes varsity signage and utilitarian labeling, delivering an assertive, high-impact voice with a retro edge.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact through thick strokes and clipped, angular geometry, echoing signage and athletic mark-making. The consistent chamfers and simplified construction suggest an intention to create a cohesive, rugged display face that stays legible while feeling sharp and energetic.
Many round letters (like O/Q/0/8/9) are rendered as near-octagons with consistent chamfers, helping the set feel cohesive. The design relies on simplified geometry and large interior spaces to preserve clarity at headline sizes, while the sharp corners and tight joins give it a distinctly hard, machined finish.