Sans Faceted Tyva 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, 'TX Manifesto' by Typebox, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming, packaging, sporty, assertive, industrial, retro, impact, speed, ruggedness, modern edge, angular, blocky, condensed-ish, slanted, faceted.
A heavy, slanted sans built from sharp, planar facets that replace curves with clipped corners and straight segments. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal modulation, producing a dense, blocky texture. Counters are compact and often squared-off, and terminals tend to end in crisp diagonals that reinforce forward motion. The overall rhythm is punchy and tightly packed, with simplified, sturdy letterforms that stay highly legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact copy where its weight and facets can read clearly. It works well for sports branding, gaming/arcade themes, event posters, merchandise graphics, and bold packaging callouts. In longer passages, the dense shapes and tight counters are more effective when set large with generous spacing.
The faceted construction and strong oblique stance give the font an energetic, competitive tone—confident, fast, and slightly aggressive. Its angular geometry reads as technical and rugged, with a retro sports/arcade flavor that feels built for impact rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through a forward-leaning stance and a faceted, machined geometry. It prioritizes immediacy and bold presence, translating the feel of speed and toughness into a consistent, angular sans system.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same angular vocabulary, keeping a consistent “chiseled” silhouette across the set. Numerals match the letterforms with broad, compact shapes and clipped corners, maintaining a cohesive, poster-ready presence.