Sans Faceted Afge 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, authoritative, technical, retro, impact, ruggedness, machined look, headline clarity, brand stamp, condensed, faceted, angular, octagonal, blocky.
A compact, condensed display sans with sharp planar cuts that replace curves with beveled, octagonal turns. Strokes are heavy and consistent with minimal modulation, producing solid, block-like silhouettes and tight internal counters. Terminals are squared and frequently chamfered, and the overall rhythm is vertical and sturdy, with tall proportions and firm, rectilinear spacing. The lowercase maintains the same faceted construction as the caps, with single-story forms where applicable and a straightforward, geometric feel.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its faceted construction can be appreciated—posters, sports and team graphics, product packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for labels or UI elements that need an industrial, engineered flavor, provided sizes are generous for clarity.
The font projects a tough, utilitarian tone—confident and no-nonsense—tempered by a retro, stencil-like faceting that evokes machinery, athletics, and industrial labeling. Its angular geometry reads as purposeful and engineered, giving headlines a direct, commanding voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong condensed presence while replacing curves with crisp chamfers for a distinctive, machined look. It prioritizes impact and a consistent angular texture over softness, aiming for high visibility and a rugged, contemporary-meets-retro character.
The faceted corners create distinctive word shapes and a consistent “cut metal” texture across lines, especially noticeable in round-derived characters and numerals. At smaller sizes the tight apertures and dense counters can darken quickly, while at larger sizes the beveling becomes a defining stylistic detail.