Sans Faceted Afbe 5 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Born Strong' by Rook Supply and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, authoritative, retro, tough, impact, compactness, ruggedness, geometric styling, brand presence, angular, chamfered, blocky, condensed, high-contrast (shape).
A condensed, all-caps-forward sans with straight strokes and aggressively chamfered corners that replace curves with planar facets. Counters and bowls are polygonal (notably in O, Q, C, and G), giving the face a cut-metal, stencil-adjacent feel without actual breaks. Stroke terminals are mostly flat with diagonal clipping at key corners, producing a consistent octagonal rhythm across letters and numerals. The lowercase follows the same faceted construction with simplified, compact forms and a single-storey a, while figures are tall and blunt with strong vertical emphasis.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports identities, and bold packaging fronts. It also works well for wayfinding or industrial-style signage where a compact, commanding voice is needed, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, evoking varsity lettering, industrial signage, and rugged branding. Its sharp geometry reads as assertive and mechanical, with a retro display energy that feels built for impact rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a tight horizontal footprint, using chamfered geometry to create a distinctive, engineered look. By turning curves into facets and keeping strokes steady, it aims for strong consistency and instant recognizability in display applications.
The face maintains a tight, compressed texture in text, with angular joins and clipped corners doing most of the stylistic work. Wide letters like W and M still feel controlled, while round-derived shapes stay distinctly polygonal, reinforcing the faceted theme throughout the set.