Sans Faceted Aste 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, assertive, utilitarian, retro, impact, branding, ruggedness, geometry, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, condensed, stencil-like.
A heavy, compact display face built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. Counters are small and mostly rectangular or octagonal, and joins are squared-off for a rigid, engineered feel. The lowercase follows the same angular logic, with simplified bowls and shoulders and a sturdy, uniform rhythm that stays legible at large sizes. Numerals are tall and blocky, matching the faceted geometry and tight interior spaces.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and logo-style wordmarks where its faceted construction can be appreciated. It also fits sports identities, product packaging, and bold signage that benefits from a tough, condensed, high-impact look.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a rugged, mechanical character that reads as sporty and industrial. Its sharp chamfers and dense black presence give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice that feels more like signage or equipment labeling than refined editorial type.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a geometric, chiseled construction—prioritizing bold presence and immediate readability in display settings over delicate detail or extended text comfort.
The design leans on consistent corner cuts across the set, creating a cohesive octagonal silhouette in letters like O, C, G, and S. Spacing and proportions keep a compact footprint, and the strong vertical emphasis helps it hold together in short words and stacked lines.