Sans Faceted Asky 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Helvetica' by Linotype, 'Europa Grotesk SB' and 'Europa Grotesk SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, signage, branding, industrial, athletic, authoritative, retro, impact, space saving, ruggedness, blocky, angular, faceted, octagonal, condensed.
A heavy, condensed sans with squared-off geometry and chamfered corners that replace curves with flat facets. Strokes are consistently thick with largely uniform weight, producing a dense, poster-like texture. Counters tend toward rectangular and octagonal shapes, and terminals are blunt, giving letters a rigid, engineered feel. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, but the overall rhythm stays tight and compact, with figures and capitals reading as sturdy, sign-like blocks.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where maximum impact is needed. It fits sports identities, team apparel graphics, bold packaging, and wayfinding or industrial-style signage where a compact, sturdy letterform helps maintain clarity at large sizes.
The font projects a tough, no-nonsense tone with strong ties to utilitarian signage and competitive sports branding. Its faceted construction and compressed stance create a forceful, assertive voice that feels bold, disciplined, and slightly retro.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact display voice using planar, chamfered forms that evoke stamped metal, athletic block lettering, and hard-edged signage. Its consistent heaviness prioritizes presence and immediacy over delicate detail.
The sample text shows strong line-to-line color and high impact at display sizes, while the narrow forms help long words fit in tight horizontal space. The angular detailing is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, keeping the style cohesive.