Sans Faceted Asja 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Campione Neue' by BoxTube Labs, 'Tradesman' by Grype, 'Brignell Big' by IB TYPE Inc., 'Nasional Sans' by Jetsmax Studio, 'Movida' by ROHH, 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook, 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sportswear, packaging, industrial, athletic, arcade, military, poster, impact, ruggedness, machined look, retro-tech, signage, angular, blocky, chiseled, compact, stencil-like.
A heavy, compact display face built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with sharp facets and chamfered terminals. Counters are small and mostly rectangular, with consistent stroke weight and a squarish, modular construction that keeps letters tight and dense. The uppercase reads as a uniform block rhythm, while the lowercase mirrors the same faceted geometry with simplified forms and a sturdy, mechanical texture. Numerals follow the same cut-corner logic, producing an emphatic, signage-like set with strong silhouette clarity.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, apparel graphics, event branding, badges, and packaging callouts. It also fits interfaces or overlays that want an arcade/industrial flavor, where large sizes can showcase the faceted construction and bold silhouettes.
The overall tone feels tough and utilitarian, with an assertive, engineered look that suggests rugged hardware, team graphics, or game UI lettering. Its hard angles and compact massing give it a no-nonsense voice—bold, energetic, and slightly retro-tech.
The design appears intended to translate a block sans into a faceted, cut-metal aesthetic—prioritizing strong silhouettes, compact width, and a consistent chamfered geometry for maximum impact in display contexts.
The consistent chamfering and planar cuts create a distinctive ‘machined’ finish that stays coherent across letters and numbers, especially in shapes like O/Q/0 where the octagonal perimeter becomes a key motif. At smaller sizes the tight counters may fill in, so it visually favors larger setting and high-contrast applications.