Sans Faceted Yisu 8 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, gaming ui, futuristic, aggressive, industrial, racing, techno, impact, speed, tech aesthetic, branding, angular, faceted, octagonal, slanted, blocky.
A heavy, slanted display sans built from sharp planar cuts rather than smooth curves. Strokes are consistently thick with low contrast, and terminals are crisply chamfered, creating octagonal counters in rounded letters like O and Q. Proportions are broad and compact, with short extenders and a sturdy, planted stance; the overall rhythm is tight and punchy. The numerals and capitals follow the same faceted geometry, with distinctive diagonals and clipped corners that keep the texture dense and mechanical.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, title cards, packaging callouts, esports/team marks, and event or product branding. It also works well for on-screen UI labels or splash screens where an energetic, techno-industrial feel is desired, while extended reading will benefit from generous sizing and spacing.
The tone is fast, hard-edged, and synthetic—closer to motorsport, sci‑fi interfaces, and arcade-era tech than to neutral signage. Its sharp facets and forward slant suggest motion and impact, giving it an assertive, competitive voice.
The design appears intended to translate a mechanical, machined aesthetic into letterforms—replacing curves with beveled facets for a strong, contemporary display voice. The forward slant and wide stance reinforce a sense of speed and power, aiming for immediate recognition and bold branding presence.
Counters are relatively small for the weight, which increases darkness at text sizes. The faceting is applied consistently across the set, so words form a cohesive, angular silhouette; the italic angle further emphasizes directionality and speed.