Sans Faceted Ashu 7 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Device' by Hanken Design Co., 'Berber' by Letterbox, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, retro, tough, mechanical, impact, space saving, rugged tone, geometric styling, angular, faceted, blocky, compact, slab-sided.
A compact, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets. Counters are squarish and tightly enclosed, with consistent stroke weight and crisp terminals that create a stenciled, machined feel without actual breaks. The verticals dominate, diagonals are steep and simplified, and overall spacing feels dense, giving words a strong, uniform silhouette. Numerals and capitals read particularly solid, while lowercase forms keep the same geometric, cut-corner logic for a cohesive texture in text lines.
Best suited for headlines, posters, labels, and branding that benefits from a strong, compact presence. It works well on signage and packaging where high visual impact and an industrial/athletic flavor are desired, and it can add punch to short UI labels or badges when set with adequate size and spacing.
The face projects a rugged, workmanlike tone—confident, utilitarian, and slightly retro. Its faceted geometry suggests engineered surfaces and hard materials, lending an assertive voice that feels at home in sports, automotive, or equipment-driven contexts.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that translates rounded forms into crisp, faceted geometry for a tough, engineered look. Its consistent weight and condensed footprint prioritize punchy word shapes and space-efficient titles.
The faceting is applied systematically across rounds (C, G, O, Q) and joins, producing a consistent octagonal rhythm. The bold mass and narrow internal spaces make it most effective at medium-to-large sizes, where the cut corners and squared counters stay clear.