Sans Faceted Afru 4 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Cosmic Lager' by Vozzy, and 'Buyan' and 'Buyan Variable' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, logos, packaging, athletic, industrial, authoritative, retro, utilitarian, impact, ruggedness, geometric discipline, space efficiency, signage, octagonal, chamfered, angular, condensed, blocky.
A compact, straight-sided sans built from squared strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. Stems are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, producing a strong, even color in text. Counters tend toward rectangular and octagonal shapes, and joins are abrupt and mechanical, giving the letters a carved, modular feel. The overall proportions are tight and tall, with small apertures and a sturdy rhythm that stays highly consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, branding, and short bursts of text where its compact width and hard-edged geometry can be read as a graphic element. It will work well on posters, team and athletic identity systems, product packaging, and bold interface labels where a tough, utilitarian voice is desired.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a sporty, uniform-like directness. Its faceted construction reads industrial and engineered, evoking stenciled signage, athletic branding, and retro display typography without feeling decorative. The density and sharp geometry give it an assertive, confident voice.
The design appears intended to translate a traditional condensed grotesque skeleton into a sharply faceted, corner-cut construction for maximum impact. By minimizing curves and keeping stroke weight steady, it aims for high visibility and a rugged, engineered personality suited to display-driven communication.
In the sample text, the tight interior spaces and sharp joins create a strong headline presence, especially at larger sizes. The faceting is systematic across the set, so repeated shapes and corner treatments feel intentional and cohesive, lending a logo-ready, emblematic quality.