Sans Faceted Afbe 2 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Bric Sans' by Nootype, and 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, industrial, athletic, authoritative, retro, impact, compactness, ruggedness, clarity, angular, blocky, chiseled, condensed, faceted.
A dense, compact display sans with sharply faceted construction and clipped corners that substitute for curves. Strokes are consistently heavy, with squared terminals and planar notches that create a cut-metal silhouette. Proportions are generally condensed and tall, with a high x-height and short ascenders/descenders, producing a tightly packed rhythm. Counters are small and often angular, and the overall geometry favors straight segments and chamfered joins for a sturdy, engineered look.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where its heavy, faceted shapes can read clearly at large sizes. It works well for sports identities, posters, event graphics, product packaging, and wayfinding or label-style signage that benefits from a tough, engineered voice. For longer passages, the dense counters and compact width suggest using generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The faceted, cut-corner shapes give the face a rugged, industrial confidence with a sporty edge. Its compressed width and heavy weight read as forceful and utilitarian, evoking signage, equipment labeling, and bold headline culture. The tone is assertive rather than refined, with a subtle retro poster-and-stencil sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, using chamfered geometry to suggest strength and precision. Its consistent angular language and simplified construction point to a practical display face built for bold, attention-grabbing communication.
Round forms like O/0 and Q are rendered as octagonal bowls with straight sides and sharp corners, reinforcing the planar theme. Diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are steep and muscular, and the numerals share the same chamfered, badge-like construction, keeping the set visually cohesive in large sizes.