Sans Faceted Astu 15 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Device' by Hanken Design Co., 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, and 'Huberica' by The Native Saint Club (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, esports, packaging, industrial, techno, game-like, aggressive, futuristic, impact, edge, tech feel, display clarity, brand voice, angular, beveled, faceted, blocky, square-cut.
A heavy, block-built sans with crisp, faceted corners that replace curves with chamfered cuts. Strokes are consistently thick with squared terminals, and counters tend to be tight and rectangular, giving letters a compact, punchy silhouette. Round forms like O and 0 resolve into octagonal shapes, while diagonals are minimized in favor of stepped, planar joins. The lowercase echoes the same geometry, with short, sturdy ascenders/descenders and simple, squared bowls and stems.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and branding marks where strong presence is needed. It also fits game titles, esports identities, and tech-forward packaging or labels that benefit from a rugged, angular voice. In longer text, it will perform better at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone is hard-edged and mechanical, with a techno-industrial attitude. Its sharp bevels and closed, armored shapes suggest strength and precision, lending a sense of urgency and impact. The rhythm feels engineered rather than humanist, aligning with digital, sci-fi, and game-interface aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through solid massing and consistent faceting, translating familiar sans structures into a stylized, planar system. It prioritizes a distinctive, engineered texture over neutrality, aiming for a contemporary, hardware-like feel.
Distinctive facets appear consistently across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive “machined” look. The dense internal spaces and blocky joins favor large sizes, where the cut corners and inner counters read most clearly.