Sans Faceted Afso 6 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rosterball' by GT&CANARY, 'Gilkons' by Letterhend, 'Bric Sans' by Nootype, 'Godiva' by Suby Studio, 'Goodland' by Swell Type, and 'Maqui' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sportswear, packaging, industrial, retro, assertive, mechanical, sporty, space saving, high impact, geometric styling, signage, angular, chiseled, octagonal, condensed, blocky.
A compact, heavy display face built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp, faceted joins. Counters tend toward small, squared or octagonal forms, while terminals are consistently cut at diagonals that create a stenciled, machined rhythm. The overall texture is dense and vertical, with tight interior spaces, short crossbars, and simplified apertures that keep letterforms sturdy at large sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same rigid geometry, producing a uniform, poster-like color on the line.
Best suited to high-impact applications where strong silhouette matters: headlines, posters, branding marks, and bold titling. Its compact width and tight counters favor short phrases, labels, and display settings, and it can work well for sports, industrial, or tech-leaning packaging and signage where a rugged, geometric tone is desired.
The faceted construction and compressed proportions give the font a tough, utilitarian voice with a retro-industrial edge. It reads as confident and no-nonsense—more engineered than friendly—evoking signage, equipment labeling, and bold headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space by using a strict, faceted geometry and robust stroke weight. By turning curves into planar cuts, it creates a distinctive, engineered look that stays consistent across letters and figures for cohesive display typography.
Round letters (such as O/C/G) are interpreted as polygonal shapes with consistent chamfering, and diagonals appear selectively to maintain stability rather than introduce calligraphic contrast. The lowercase follows the same geometric system as the uppercase, minimizing softness and keeping a consistent, hard-edged personality across text.