Sans Faceted Affi 3 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry; 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean', and 'Sharp Grotesk Thai' by Monotype; and 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports graphics, packaging, industrial, athletic, assertive, utilitarian, modern, space-saving impact, geometric styling, high-contrast presence, rugged legibility, octagonal, chamfered, angular, condensed, blocky.
A condensed, all-caps-forward display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with faceted, octagonal joins. Strokes are consistently heavy and largely uniform, producing a strong, poster-like color with minimal contrast. Counters tend toward polygonal shapes (notably in O, Q, 0, 8, 9), and terminals are typically squared off with chamfers that create a crisp, engineered rhythm. Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy, with short ascenders/descenders and simplified bowls that mirror the uppercase’s angular construction; figures follow the same faceted geometry for a cohesive set.
This font is best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, high-impact wordmark is needed. It also fits sports graphics, product packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style titling where angular, rugged letterforms reinforce a strong, utilitarian message.
The overall tone is tough and purposeful, with an athletic/industrial edge reminiscent of stenciled or scoreboard-inspired lettering. Its sharp facets and dense vertical rhythm read as confident and no-nonsense, suited to statements that need to feel direct and forceful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space by using condensed proportions and heavy, uniform strokes, while the chamfered geometry provides a distinctive faceted signature. The consistent angular treatment across the set suggests a focus on cohesive display typography that remains legible and punchy at larger sizes.
Spacing and proportions emphasize verticality, giving lines a tight, stacked feel while keeping glyph silhouettes highly distinguishable at display sizes. The faceting is applied consistently across rounds and diagonals, which helps maintain a uniform, machined look across letters, numerals, and punctuation.