Sans Faceted Afnu 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A heavy, condensed sans with a faceted construction that replaces curves with crisp planar cuts. Strokes are predominantly uniform, with squared-off terminals, small ink traps, and chamfered corners that create a carved, geometric silhouette. Counters tend to be compact and rectangular, and several glyphs show slightly irregular, hand-cut angles that add texture without breaking the overall rigid rhythm. Numerals and capitals are especially sturdy and sign-like, while the lowercase keeps a tight, compact footprint with minimal rounding.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, logotypes, labels, and display typography where its angular detailing can be appreciated. It also fits interface and game-related graphics, signage-style treatments, and bold promotional copy where a tough, industrial voice is desired.
The overall tone is hard-edged and utilitarian, evoking stenciled metal, arcade/UI lettering, and other engineered surfaces. Its sharp facets and dense forms project toughness and urgency, with a subtly rugged, cut-from-plate character rather than a smooth digital polish.
The design appears aimed at delivering a compact, high-ink, attention-grabbing sans with a distinctive faceted motif. By favoring straight segments and chamfered corners over true curves, it creates a recognizable “cut” aesthetic that reads as engineered and durable in display sizes.
Diagonal joins and inner corners are often relieved with tiny notches, helping prevent dark clots at tight angles and reinforcing the “machined” feel. The proportions favor tall verticals and narrow set-widths, producing a punchy texture in lines of text and a strong, poster-like presence in single words.