Sans Faceted Afro 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry, and 'Contraption' by Pink Broccoli (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, poster, sports, western, retro, impact, ruggedness, signage feel, brand voice, blocky, faceted, angular, stencil-like, compact.
A compact, block-built display face with sharp planar cuts replacing curves across bowls and terminals. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, with crisp chamfered corners and wedge-like notches that create a faceted, carved look. Counters tend to be small and squared-off, and the rhythm is tight with assertive verticals and slightly irregular, hand-cut feeling joins. Numerals follow the same chiseled geometry, maintaining strong silhouette clarity at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, branding marks, and short statements where its chunky, faceted construction can carry the composition. It works well for sports or event graphics, bold packaging callouts, and signage-style applications where a rugged, cut-letter aesthetic is desired.
The overall tone feels rugged and forceful, suggesting utility signage, team identity, and bold headline energy. Its angular cuts add a vintage, workshop-made character that reads as tough and slightly theatrical rather than neutral.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact through heavy, compact shapes while injecting personality via consistent angular faceting. The goal reads as a tough, attention-grabbing display style that evokes cut or machined lettering without relying on ornament.
The design leans on silhouette impact more than interior detail, so it benefits from generous tracking and clear contrast against the background. The faceting gives many letters a distinctive “carved” flavor, which can introduce a subtle jittery texture in longer lines of text.