Sans Faceted Asku 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Cord Nuvo' by Designova, 'MARLIN' by Komet & Flicker, and 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, authoritative, retro, militant, impact, space saving, ruggedness, signage clarity, geometric styling, angular, octagonal, blocky, condensed, geometric.
A heavy, condensed display face built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp, planar facets. Counters and bowls read as squarish/octagonal openings, and terminals frequently end in hard, chamfered cuts that create a stamped, engineered rhythm. The lowercase is compact and sturdy with simple, rectangular forms and minimal detailing, while numerals follow the same squared geometry for a consistent, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, team or event branding, packaging callouts, and signage where an angular, rugged voice is desirable. It can work for brief subheads or UI labels at larger sizes, but its dense shapes and tight counters are most effective when given room to breathe.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a sports-and-signage toughness that feels assertive and no-nonsense. Its faceted construction adds a retro-industrial flavor, evoking stenciled labels, equipment marking, and bold headline typography.
The font appears intended as a bold, space-efficient display face that emphasizes toughness and clarity through faceted geometry and uniform, straight-sided construction. Its design choices prioritize instant recognition and a strong graphic silhouette over softness or nuance.
The design favors tight interior spaces and strong verticals, producing a dense, high-impact color in paragraphs. The chamfer pattern is applied consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, which helps maintain legibility despite the intentionally rigid geometry.