Sans Faceted Anlo 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blooms' by DearType, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, event flyers, playful, retro, rowdy, comic, crafty, impact, novelty, handmade, retro flavor, display clarity, angular, chiseled, blocky, faceted, irregular.
A heavy, compact sans with hard-edged, faceted construction that replaces curves with planar cuts and clipped corners. Strokes are consistently thick and low-contrast, with slightly irregular angles that create a hand-cut, poster-like rhythm. Counters tend to be small and polygonal, and terminals are frequently beveled, giving letters a sculpted silhouette. Proportions vary noticeably between glyphs, producing an uneven, energetic texture while remaining legible at display sizes.
Best suited to short display settings where its chunky faceting can read clearly—posters, headlines, event flyers, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for logo wordmarks that want a hand-cut, angular personality, but its strong texture is likely to overpower long-form text at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is boisterous and informal, with a retro sign-painting and cut-paper sensibility. Its sharp facets and chunky massing feel assertive and attention-seeking, leaning toward humorous, spooky-season, or pulp-adjacent vibes rather than refined minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through bold silhouettes and a deliberately faceted, carved-in look. By using angled cuts and irregular geometry, it aims to feel handmade and lively while staying robust and straightforward for display typography.
Lowercase forms are sturdy and simplified, with single-storey shapes where applicable and minimal internal detail. Numerals follow the same carved geometry, staying bold and readable, with angled joins and clipped bowls that keep the set visually consistent.