Sans Faceted Afbi 9 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Anantason Reno' by Jipatype, 'Frio' by Lamatas un Slazdi, 'Azbuka' and 'Daytona' by Monotype, and 'Itaca' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, sports, industrial, athletic, stenciled, technical, retro, impact, geometric, rugged, octagonal, angular, chamfered, blocky, compact.
A compact, heavy display sans with octagonal construction and crisp chamfered corners that replace curves with flat facets. Strokes are consistently thick and straight, with squared terminals and minimal modulation, creating a rigid, machined rhythm. Counters tend to be tight and geometric, and forms like O, C, G, and S read as faceted polygons rather than rounded shapes, giving the texture a dense, gridlike color in text.
Well suited to headlines, posters, brand marks, and short bursts of text where an industrial, athletic, or technical voice is desired. It also works for signage-style applications such as labels, packaging callouts, and event graphics where bold, faceted letterforms can carry the design.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and assertive, evoking signage, equipment labeling, and athletic or workwear graphics. Its sharp facets and blocky presence convey strength and precision, with a slightly retro-industrial flavor.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, cut-metal aesthetic into a compact display alphabet, prioritizing strong silhouette and consistent faceting over smooth curvature. Its construction suggests a focus on bold impact and a disciplined, engineered look.
At larger sizes the angled cuts become a defining texture, while at smaller sizes the tight apertures and heavy weight can reduce interior clarity. The figures are bold and signlike, with the 0 rendered as an angular ring and other numerals built from the same chamfered geometry for a consistent set.