Sans Faceted Afpi 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mercurial' and 'Tradesman' by Grype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, sportswear, packaging, industrial, tactical, retro, aggressive, techno, impact, compactness, ruggedness, futurism, signage, angular, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, geometric.
A heavy, condensed, all-caps-forward sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets. Counters tend toward rectangular or octagonal shapes, with consistent chamfers on terminals and joins that create a crisp, engineered silhouette. The rhythm is compact and vertical, with sturdy stems, squared shoulders, and minimal modulation across the alphabet; round letters like O/Q read as beveled polygons rather than circles. Lowercase echoes the same hard-edged construction, with simple, mechanical forms and tight internal spaces, while figures follow the same faceted geometry for a uniform set.
Best suited to display roles where impact and a hard-edged voice are desirable—posters, big headlines, apparel graphics, team or event branding, packaging callouts, and tech/industrial-themed interfaces or signage. It also works well for short labels and numbers where the geometric, faceted styling can reinforce a rugged or futuristic concept.
The overall tone is utilitarian and assertive, evoking stenciled signage, arcade-era techno graphics, and equipment labeling. Its sharp facets and dense massing project strength and urgency, giving text a commanding, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space while maintaining a distinctive, machined look through systematic chamfers and polygonal counters. It prioritizes graphic presence and a consistent faceted motif over softness or traditional text readability.
The faceted corner treatment is highly consistent across letters and numerals, which helps maintain cohesion in mixed-case and alphanumeric settings. Due to the compact widths and dense black shapes, small sizes may need generous tracking or ample line spacing to keep counters from visually filling in.