Sans Faceted Afsy 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Netraly' by Din Studio and 'Ravane' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, sportswear, industrial, sporty, tough, retro, mechanical, impact, space saving, geometric stylization, rugged tone, signage clarity, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, condensed, angular.
A compact, heavy sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp chamfers and planar facets. The design emphasizes verticality with tall proportions and tight apertures, producing a dense texture in text. Stems and horizontals keep a consistent, low-contrast weight, while terminals are typically squared off or cut at angles to reinforce the geometric construction. Counters are small and angular, and the overall rhythm reads like a sturdy, engineered display face rather than a soft text style.
This font performs best in short to medium display settings where its angular construction and compact width can create impact—headlines, posters, logos, labels, and wayfinding. It can also suit sports or team-style graphics and bold packaging systems where a tough, engineered voice is desired.
The faceted geometry gives the font a rugged, industrial tone with strong sign-painting and sports-lettering associations. Its sharp edges and compressed stance feel assertive and utilitarian, projecting a no-nonsense, mechanical energy.
The design intent appears to be a condensed, high-impact display sans that translates curved forms into faceted geometry for a distinctive, hard-edged silhouette. It prioritizes visual punch, uniform construction, and an industrial/sport-oriented aesthetic over delicate text readability.
The capitals appear especially monolithic and uniform, while the lowercase maintains the same angular logic for strong cross-case consistency. Numerals follow the same chamfered construction, lending an architectural, stencil-like solidity even without breaks.