Sans Faceted Affy 11 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Campione Neue' by BoxTube Labs, 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Mercurial' by Grype, and 'Obvia Condensed' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, signage, packaging, industrial, athletic, mechanical, retro tech, assertive, impact, ruggedness, geometric consistency, branding, faceted, octagonal, angular, condensed, blocky.
A compact, faceted display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, with curves largely replaced by beveled, polygonal joins. Stems are thick and consistent, creating dense color and strong vertical rhythm, while counters stay relatively open for the width. The lowercase follows the same geometric logic, with simple one-storey forms and squared terminals; punctuation and figures adopt the same chamfered, engineered profile. Spacing reads utilitarian and firm, favoring tight, punchy word shapes over airy texture.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and branding where a strong, engineered look is desired. It performs well in signage-style applications, packaging callouts, and sports or event graphics, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the facets can read clearly.
The overall tone is tough and functional, evoking stenciled signage, sports titling, and machine-made labeling. Its sharp facets and compact proportions give it a no-nonsense, high-impact voice that feels both retro and industrial.
The design appears intended to translate a rugged, machined aesthetic into a compact display alphabet, prioritizing impact and a consistent faceted construction over traditional round forms. Its geometry suggests a focus on creating a distinctive, easily branded silhouette for titles and labeling.
The chamfered corners are consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, which helps the design stay cohesive at larger sizes. The distinctive polygonal O/Q forms and squared curves make the typeface especially recognizable in headlines and short phrases.