Sans Faceted Anpo 4 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio and 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, playful, techy, sturdy, retro, distinctiveness, impact, geometric rigor, signage feel, constructed forms, faceted, angular, geometric, blocky, chunky.
A heavy, geometric sans with planar, faceted construction that replaces smooth curves with short angled segments. Strokes are consistently thick with squared terminals and occasional chamfer-like notches, producing a cut-from-solid look. Counters tend toward octagonal or polygonal shapes, and circular forms (like O/0) read as multi-sided rings rather than true rounds. Overall proportions are compact and sturdy, with broad bowls and simplified joins that keep the silhouette bold and uniform across letters and numerals.
Best suited to display contexts where its faceted shapes can read clearly—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and short emphatic statements. It also works well for signage-style applications and UI/game title treatments where a strong, constructed voice is desired.
The faceted geometry gives the font a machined, constructed tone—somewhere between industrial signage and playful, game-like display. Its chiseled curves and chunky rhythm feel energetic and slightly retro-futuristic, suggesting hardware, sci‑fi labeling, or bold editorial attitude without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold sans foundation with a distinctive faceted twist, trading smooth curvature for crisp planes to create a recognizable, industrial-meets-playful identity. It prioritizes impact and silhouette over neutrality, offering a built, cut, or stamped character that stands out in large sizes.
Numerals echo the same polygonal logic as the letters, with especially strong, emblem-like forms for 0, 8, and 9. The design maintains consistent visual weight in mixed-case settings, and the angular rounding keeps large text lively while preserving a firm, high-contrast silhouette against the page.