Sans Faceted Asli 8 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gothic No.13' by Bitstream, 'Skate' by DearType, 'Nestor' by Fincker Font Cuisine, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Avilock' by Namara Creative Studio, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, industrial, athletic, authoritative, sturdy, tactical, impact, strength, modern edge, signage, angular, faceted, chamfered, compact, blocky.
A compact, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and sharp planar cuts rather than curves. Corners are consistently chamfered, creating a faceted silhouette across rounds and diagonals, while counters stay small and tightly enclosed. Strokes read largely even in thickness, with crisp terminals and a tall, condensed stance that keeps letterforms dense and impactful. The overall rhythm is rigid and modular, favoring hard angles and simplified geometry for maximum punch.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos/wordmarks, and bold labeling where the faceted geometry can read clearly. It also fits sports and tactical-themed branding, merchandise, and packaging that benefits from a strong, compact typographic voice.
The font conveys a tough, no-nonsense tone with an industrial and athletic edge. Its sharp facets and dense black texture feel assertive and slightly aggressive, suggesting strength, competition, and utility rather than softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver a powerful display voice by translating a condensed sans structure into a faceted, chiseled geometry. The consistent chamfers and straight-sided construction prioritize visual strength and distinctive texture, aiming for immediate recognition at larger sizes.
In text, the tight apertures and compact proportions create a dark, high-contrast block on the line, which emphasizes impact over long-reading comfort. The angled treatments on forms like O/Q and the pointed joins on diagonals give it a distinct “cut metal” feel that remains consistent across letters and numerals.