Sans Faceted Aski 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'XXII DONT MESS WITH VIKINGS' by Doubletwo Studios, 'Evolutics' by Ghozai Studio, 'Headlined Solid' by HyperFluro, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sportswear, signage, industrial, authoritative, athletic, retro, mechanical, impact, compression, ruggedness, geometric clarity, display strength, blocky, angular, faceted, chiseled, octagonal.
A heavy, condensed display sans built from straight strokes and crisp chamfered corners, replacing curves with planar facets. Counters are small and mostly rectangular or octagonal, with squared terminals and consistent stroke weight throughout. The overall silhouette is tall and compact, with tight interior spacing and simplified joins that keep forms rigid and monolithic across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, labels, and bold branding lockups. Its compact width and hard-edged forms also suit wayfinding or industrial-themed signage when used at larger sizes, where the faceted details remain clear.
The faceted construction and compressed heft give the face a forceful, utilitarian tone. It reads as tough and workmanlike, with a retro industrial flavor that can also feel sporty and competitive when set large.
The design appears intended to translate a carved, stenciled, or machined look into a clean, consistent typographic system. By standardizing chamfers and suppressing curves, it prioritizes solidity and graphic punch over softness or nuance.
Lowercase forms largely echo the uppercase structure, emphasizing uniform, architectural shapes over calligraphic modulation. The numerals match the same chamfered geometry, producing strong, poster-like figures with minimal delicacy; the density suggests it will benefit from generous tracking at smaller sizes.