Sans Faceted Ansi 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Magnitudes' by DuoType, 'Monorama' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Radley' by Variatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, sporty, retro, techno, assertive, impact, mechanical feel, display emphasis, branding, chamfered, angular, blocky, geometric, compact.
A heavy, compact sans with sharply chamfered corners and faceted, planar construction in place of curves. Strokes are consistently thick with squared terminals, giving letters a sturdy, block-built silhouette and tight interior counters. The overall rhythm is rigid and modular, with many forms feeling cut from a single stencil-like geometry; diagonals and joints are crisp, and rounding is largely avoided. Numerals and capitals share the same chunky, squared-off language, producing strong, high-impact word shapes in short lines and headlines.
Best suited for bold display work such as headlines, posters, team or event branding, badges, and punchy packaging. It can also work for UI labels or short calls-to-action when a hard-edged, industrial tone is desired, but it is less ideal for long-form text where the dense shapes may reduce comfort.
The faceted geometry and dense weight project an industrial, no-nonsense attitude with a retro-tech flavor. It reads as sporty and mechanical—more utilitarian than elegant—favoring impact and punch over softness. The sharp corner work adds a slightly aggressive edge that suits energetic, action-oriented messaging.
The design appears intended to translate a robust sans into a faceted, cut-metal aesthetic—substituting curves with chamfers to create a distinctive, machined personality. It prioritizes immediate impact, strong silhouettes, and a consistent angular system that remains recognizable across letters and numbers.
At larger sizes the angular detailing is clear and distinctive, while at smaller sizes the tight apertures and small counters can visually fill in, increasing the perceived density. The set maintains a consistent cut-corner motif across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive, machined look.