Sans Faceted Afke 3 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, authoritative, retro, sporty, mechanical, high impact, space saving, rugged tone, signage clarity, blocky, condensed, angular, faceted, stenciled feel.
A compact, heavy display sans with planar, faceted “curve” treatments that read as clipped corners and chamfered joins. Strokes stay consistently thick, with tight apertures and squared terminals that give letters a tall, rigid silhouette. Counters are simplified and often rectangular, producing strong vertical rhythm; several glyphs show small notches and pointed interior angles (notably in diagonals and bowls), reinforcing a machined, cut-metal look. Numerals follow the same tall, squared construction for a cohesive, sign-like texture in lines of text.
Best suited to display settings where high impact and a compact footprint are useful—headlines, posters, logotypes, labels, and signage. It can also work for short subheads or UI banners where an industrial, no-nonsense voice is desired, but the tight apertures and dense texture favor larger sizes over extended reading.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a crisp, engineered edge that suggests machinery, uniforms, and hard-surfaced environments. Its condensed density and sharp facets evoke retro signage and athletic or industrial branding, projecting confidence and grit rather than softness or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a narrow width while differentiating itself through faceted, chamfered geometry. Its simplified counters and squared terminals emphasize clarity and durability, aiming for a rugged, engineered aesthetic suitable for branding and titling.
The face maintains a consistent visual system across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with minimal calligraphic influence and a strong emphasis on vertical stems. The tight internal spaces and angular detailing increase impact at larger sizes, while the condensed proportions create a compact, poster-friendly presence.