Sans Faceted Affo 2 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corner Deli' by Fenotype, 'Helvegen' by Ironbird Creative, 'Limbus Sans' by Luker Type, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, utilitarian, retro, stencil-like, impact, compactness, ruggedness, geometric consistency, signage clarity, octagonal, faceted, condensed, blocky, square counters.
A compact, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with angled facets. The design is monoline in feel, with uniform stroke thickness and squared, chamfered terminals that create an octagonal silhouette across rounds like C, O, and S. Proportions are tightly set with a tall, condensed stance, short ascenders/descenders, and mostly rectangular counters; joins are crisp and geometric, giving letters a machined, modular rhythm. Numerals follow the same faceted construction, reading as sturdy and sign-like at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, logos, and short bursts of copy where a hard, high-contrast silhouette is desirable. It works well for sports and team graphics, industrial or tech-themed packaging, wayfinding-style signage, and retro-inspired display settings where crisp, chamfered forms reinforce a rugged message.
The overall tone is tough and functional, evoking industrial labeling, athletic block lettering, and hard-edged retro signage. Its faceted geometry adds a mechanical, engineered attitude that feels assertive and no-nonsense.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact width, using faceted construction to suggest durability and precision. Its consistent chamfer language and squared counters prioritize a bold, engineered look that stays visually coherent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Straight-sided bowls and angular notches introduce a subtle stencil/scoreboard flavor without fully breaking strokes. In text lines, the condensed width and dense black shapes create strong horizontal bands, favoring impact over airy readability at small sizes.