Sans Faceted Afpi 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Evanston Tavern' by Kimmy Design, 'Born Strong' by Rook Supply, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, sportswear, packaging, industrial, athletic, aggressive, retro, mechanical, impact, ruggedness, sport branding, industrial tone, display clarity, angular, beveled, blocky, compact, geometric.
A compact, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets. Counters are small and mostly rectangular, with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation, creating a dense, punchy color on the line. Terminals are square or chamfered, and joins stay crisp, giving letters a machined, cut-from-plate feel. Numerals follow the same faceted construction, reading like stencil-cut blocks with tight interior space and strong vertical emphasis.
Well suited to posters, headlines, and title treatments where strong presence is needed. It also fits logotypes and branding that want a rugged, industrial or athletic voice, as well as packaging and labels that benefit from bold, compact letterforms.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a sporty, team-jersey edge and a gritty industrial bite. The faceting and tight proportions make it feel assertive and engineered rather than friendly or casual, leaning into high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a faceted, hard-edged construction that reads clearly in short bursts. By favoring straight lines, chamfers, and tight internal space, it aims for a tough, engineered look that holds up in bold display settings.
The uppercase set presents strong, uniform silhouettes with sharp corner cuts that keep shapes legible at display sizes, while the lowercase retains the same angular logic and compact rhythm. The dense spacing and small counters make it best when given ample size and breathing room, especially in longer lines of text.