Sans Faceted Anfu 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pagram' by 4RM Font, 'Linear Grotesk' by Designova, 'Normaliq' by Differentialtype, 'Daikon' by Pepper Type, and 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, athletic, utilitarian, retro, impact, ruggedness, branding, faceted, chamfered, stencil-like, blocky, angular.
A heavy, angular sans with planar facets that replace most curves with clipped corners and straight segments. Strokes are monolinear and compact, with squared terminals and frequent chamfers that create an octagonal, cut-metal silhouette. Counters tend toward geometric apertures, and round letters like O, C, G, and Q read as faceted polygons rather than true curves. Spacing and widths are pragmatic, with sturdy proportions and a consistent, high-impact texture across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display settings where its faceted geometry can read clearly and add character. It also fits signage, labels, sports or event graphics, and bold brand marks that benefit from an industrial, hardware-like voice. For longer text, it performs more reliably in short bursts such as callouts, captions, or UI labels at larger sizes.
The overall tone is tough and functional, evoking machined parts, signage, and equipment labeling. Its crisp facets add a sporty, collegiate edge while still feeling industrial and no-nonsense. The impression is assertive and dependable rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to translate geometric sans proportions into a sharply cut, faceted aesthetic, maintaining strong legibility while emphasizing a distinctive, machined surface. Its consistent chamfers and robust strokes suggest a focus on impactful display use and graphic versatility across branding and titling.
Lowercase forms keep the same angular vocabulary, with simplified bowls and clipped joins that emphasize the engineered look. Numerals are similarly faceted—especially 0, 6, 8, and 9—supporting cohesive set dressing for identifiers and short readouts. The font’s dense black shapes benefit from generous tracking or larger sizes to preserve interior clarity in tight settings.