Sans Faceted Asva 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'EFCO Colburn' by Ilham Herry, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, and 'Obvia Condensed' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, team apparel, signage, athletic, industrial, assertive, military, retro, impact, strength, machined feel, sports tone, display focus, angular, chamfered, blocky, compact, posterlike.
This typeface is built from heavy, geometric strokes with flattened, chamfered corners that replace most curves with faceted planes. Counters are tight and often octagonal, giving round letters like O/Q/8 a cut-metal silhouette. Terminals are abrupt and squared, with a broadly uniform stroke weight and a sturdy, compact rhythm. The uppercase feels particularly solid and wide-shouldered, while the lowercase echoes the same block construction with simplified bowls and short, sturdy extenders.
Best suited to display sizes where its mass and faceted detailing can read clearly—headlines, posters, sports and team branding, apparel graphics, and bold signage. It can also work for short UI labels or packaging callouts when a tough, industrial tone is desired, but the dense shapes and tight counters favor larger sizes and shorter text.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a strong “stamped” or “cut from plate” attitude. Its faceted geometry reads as sporty and utilitarian at once, suggesting toughness, discipline, and high impact. The texture is dense and commanding, geared toward grabbing attention rather than fading into the background.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through solid, blocky forms and a consistent chamfered motif that evokes machined or athletic lettering. Its geometry prioritizes presence and durability, creating an instantly recognizable silhouette for branding and attention-grabbing titles.
Numbers follow the same angular logic, with 0 and 8 showing clipped, multi-sided forms and 1 rendered as a thick, slab-like vertical. The design maintains consistent corner treatment across the set, producing a cohesive, mechanical look in both display words and mixed-case settings.