Sans Faceted Asvy 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mothem' by Gerobuck, 'Mechanized JNL' and 'Tabloid Edition JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Budoin' by Lemonthe, and 'Chandler Mountain' by Mega Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, team apparel, packaging, industrial, athletic, assertive, retro, mechanical, impact, geometric styling, thematic display, brand marking, signage, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, stencil-like, compact.
A heavy, block-built display sans with aggressively chamfered corners and faceted, planar joins that replace most curves with short diagonals. Strokes are uniform and rectangular, producing a dense, high-impact texture with compact counters and squared internal spaces. Round letters like O/C/S are rendered as octagonal forms, and diagonals are sharp and purposeful, giving the alphabet a rigid, engineered rhythm. Lowercase follows the same angular construction with simplified bowls and terminals, and numerals echo the octagonal, cut-corner motif for a consistent set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, logos, and bold labeling where the angular silhouette can be appreciated. It works particularly well for sports and team branding, apparel graphics, gaming or arcade-themed titles, and packaging or signage that needs an industrial, stamped look.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a sporty, industrial confidence. Its hard angles and compact shapes evoke varsity lettering, machinery markings, and retro arcade or sci‑fi titling, reading as bold, tough, and functional rather than friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver a powerful display voice through a consistent cut-corner geometry, translating traditional block sans proportions into an angular, faceted construction. The emphasis is on high visibility, strong shapes, and a themed, engineered aesthetic that remains cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
The tight apertures and small counters make the design feel especially solid at large sizes, while the faceted corners create distinctive silhouettes that stand out in short phrases. Letterforms are strongly geometric and intentionally unrounded, prioritizing impact and theme over quiet neutrality.