Sans Faceted Asta 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, industrial, assertive, retro, impactful, impact, durability, sport branding, signage, faceted, octagonal, blocky, angular, stencil-like.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. Terminals are squared and chamfered, producing an octagonal silhouette across rounds like O/Q and bowls such as B/P/R. The lowercase follows the same constructed logic with single-story forms (notably a and g) and short, sturdy joins, while counters remain compact and mostly rectangular. Spacing and sidebearings feel utilitarian and even, supporting dense setting without delicate details or contrast-dependent features.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short blocks of copy where its angular construction can be a graphic feature. It works well for sports branding, team or event materials, bold labels and packaging, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a sturdy, machined feel. For extended reading, it is more effective as a display accent than as body text.
The face projects a bold, no-nonsense tone with strong athletic and industrial overtones. Its faceted construction reads as rugged and engineered, evoking signage, uniforms, and hard-edged branding. The overall impression is energetic and commanding, with a slightly retro poster sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a constructed, faceted geometry that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. By systematically chamfering corners and minimizing curvature, it aims to communicate strength and clarity while maintaining a compact, sign-ready presence.
Numerals echo the same chamfered geometry, with the 0 and 8 especially octagonal and the 1 built as a simple vertical with a minimal cap. The Q uses a small, angular tail that keeps the form compact. In text, the repeated corner cuts create a consistent rhythm that can dominate a layout at larger sizes.