Sans Faceted Afdi 1 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bricked' by Cristian Mielu, 'Conthey Inline' by ROHH, 'Aptly' by Shinntype, and 'Gravitas' by Studio K (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, logos, industrial, athletic, authoritative, retro, mechanical, impact, space saving, geometric styling, signage feel, faceted, angular, chamfered, blocky, compact.
A compact, all-caps–leaning display sans with strong, slabby silhouettes and consistent stroke thickness. Curves are largely replaced by planar facets and clipped corners, giving bowls and joins an octagonal, machined look. Counters are tight and rectangular-to-polygonal, and terminals tend to end in straight cuts rather than rounded finishes. The lowercase echoes the uppercase structure, with simplified, sturdy forms and minimal modulation, producing a dense, high-contrast-on-the-page texture.
Best suited for large sizes where the chamfered geometry can be appreciated—headlines, posters, wordmarks, and bold labeling. It can also work for sports or industrial-themed branding and short signage-style phrases, where dense color and compact width are an advantage.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, suggesting engineered signage and competitive energy. Its sharp facets and compressed stance read as assertive and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro, badge-like flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint while maintaining a crisp, fabricated feel. By substituting curves with clean facets, it creates a distinctive, emblematic voice that stays highly legible in display settings.
The faceting is applied consistently across rounds and diagonals, which helps maintain rhythm in longer lines despite the heavy mass. Numerals match the same cut-corner logic, keeping the set cohesive for headline use.