Sans Faceted Anfu 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Normaliq' by Differentialtype, 'Plasto' by Eko Bimantara, 'Menca' by Kvant, 'Devinyl' by Nootype, and 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, sports branding, packaging, sporty, industrial, playful, retro, impact, signage, athletic tone, cut-letter look, faceted, angular, blocky, stencil-like, chamfered.
A heavy, block-built sans with sharply chamfered corners that turn curves into short planar facets. The forms are compact and sturdy, with squared terminals, broad verticals, and simplified counters (notably the octagonal bowls in O/0). Joins and diagonals are cut with decisive angles, producing a slightly irregular, hand-cut rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures while keeping consistent overall weight and a strong silhouette.
Best suited to posters, headlines, logos, and punchy branding where the faceted edges can be appreciated. It works especially well for sports-leaning identities, event graphics, packaging, and merch-style typography that benefits from a bold, cut-letter look.
The faceted construction gives the type a tough, athletic energy—part varsity signage, part industrial cut lettering. Its chunky geometry reads bold and attention-grabbing, while the angled nicks and chamfers add a playful, graphic edge that feels retro and poster-forward.
The design appears intended to translate a carved or die-cut, faceted aesthetic into a clean sans framework, maximizing impact through mass and silhouette. By replacing curves with chamfers and planar cuts, it aims for rugged clarity and a distinctive display voice rather than quiet text neutrality.
Text samples show a tight, assertive texture with prominent notches on rounds and corners that become a defining motif at display sizes. Numerals are particularly iconic, with a segmented, cut-metal feel that pairs well with the similarly faceted capitals.