Sans Faceted Yihu 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, esports, headlines, posters, logos, sporty, futuristic, aggressive, speedy, techy, impact, speed, tech edge, display voice, branding, angular, chamfered, faceted, slanted, blocky.
A slanted, heavy sans with an angular, faceted construction that replaces curves with flat planes and sharp chamfers. Strokes are thick and compact, with frequent diagonal cuts at terminals and corners, creating a crisp, machined silhouette. Counters tend to be small and polygonal, and joins are tightly engineered to keep forms sturdy at display sizes. The rhythm is forward-leaning and dynamic, with a wide stance and squared geometry that stays consistent across letters and numerals.
Best suited to high-impact headlines and branding where a sense of speed and edge is desirable—sports identities, esports teams, event posters, action-themed packaging, and tech or automotive graphics. It can also work for short UI labels or titling in motion graphics, provided sizes are generous to preserve the angular counter shapes.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and performance-driven, evoking motorsport graphics and sci‑fi interface lettering. Its sharp facets and aggressive slant communicate momentum and impact, giving text a competitive, action-oriented feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, high-energy display voice by combining a forward slant with hard-edged, faceted letterforms. Its geometric cuts and compact counters aim for a technical, aerodynamic aesthetic that feels modern and assertive.
Several characters use distinctive cut-ins and notches that enhance the faceted theme and help differentiate similar shapes, especially in the numerals. The dense interior spaces and strong black mass favor large-scale use, where the planar detailing reads clearly without filling in.