Sans Faceted Afje 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laika Sky' by Ghozai Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, angular, technical, retro, assertive, impact, machine feel, display character, uniform texture, chamfered, blocky, compact, geometric, faceted.
A compact, heavy sans with sharp planar cuts that replace most curves. Strokes are consistently thick with squared terminals and frequent chamfered corners, creating a machined, faceted silhouette across the alphabet. Counters are tight and mostly rectangular or rounded-rectangle in feel, and the forms read as slightly condensed with a steady, upright stance. The lowercase is simple and sturdy with minimal modulation, while capitals keep a uniform, block-built rhythm; figures follow the same cut-corner logic for a cohesive texture in text.
Best suited for headlines, short blocks of text, and identity work where a strong, engineered voice is desirable. It can work well on posters, packaging, and signage—especially when large enough for the faceted details to remain clear and the tight counters to stay open.
The overall tone is mechanical and no-nonsense, with an engineered edge that feels industrial and technical. The faceting adds a subtle retro-futurist flavor—like stamped signage or display lettering—while the dense weight keeps it forceful and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to translate an industrial, cut-metal aesthetic into a utilitarian sans: curves are simplified into angled planes and terminals are squared off to maintain a sturdy, constructed look. The consistent faceting across letters and numerals suggests an emphasis on uniform texture and distinctive display character over softness or calligraphic nuance.
The repeated diagonal notches at joins and corners create distinctive silhouettes and a crisp pixel-adjacent geometry without becoming strictly grid-based. In longer lines, the tight apertures and compact spacing produce a dark, continuous color that favors impact over airy readability.