Sans Faceted Asba 3 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gainsborough' by Fenotype, 'School Activities JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'NT Gagarin' by Novo Typo, 'Hemispheres' by Runsell Type, 'Radley' by Variatype, 'Manifest' by Yasin Yalcin, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, branding, signage, industrial, athletic, military, poster, retro, impact, legibility, ruggedness, geometric style, octagonal, blocky, angular, chamfered, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. The letterforms are largely rectangular and octagonal in silhouette, with uniform stroke thickness and tight, squared counters that stay open and legible at display sizes. Uppercase proportions feel sturdy and compact, while the lowercase maintains a tall, sturdy presence with simplified, block-like constructions and minimal modulation. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, producing a consistent, stamped look across the set.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, and identity work where a rugged, geometric voice is desirable. It also fits athletic graphics, event promos, packaging, and signage systems that need quick, high-contrast recognition from a distance.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, evoking sports numbering, stenciled equipment markings, and hard-edged signage. Its angular, machined rhythm reads assertive and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro scoreboard flavor that feels energetic and competitive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through simplified geometry and consistent corner faceting, creating a distinctive, tough texture while keeping counters and joins clean for display readability.
The repeated chamfers create a strong internal rhythm and clear silhouette recognition, especially in round characters like O, C, G, and 0 where the facets become a defining motif. Spacing appears geared toward headline use, with dense, blocky forms that benefit from generous tracking when set in longer lines.