Sans Faceted Afso 3 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Treadstone' by Rook Supply, 'Godiva' by Suby Studio, 'Goodland' by Swell Type, and 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, sporty, assertive, retro, mechanical, impact, compactness, ruggedness, signage, octagonal, chiseled, blocky, condensed, angular.
A compact, heavy display face built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. The geometry is predominantly vertical with squared terminals and consistent stroke weight, creating a sturdy, poster-like texture. Counters are tight and mostly rectangular or octagonal, and round forms (such as O and 0) resolve into chamfered, near-octagon silhouettes. The lowercase is simplified and stout, with a tall x-height feel and minimal modulation, producing dense, high-contrast word shapes through negative space rather than stroke variation.
Best suited to short-form display typography where impact and compactness matter—headlines, posters, badges, wordmarks, and sports or industrial branding. It can also work for labels and packaging that benefit from a rugged, angular voice, especially at medium to large sizes where the faceted counters stay clear.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a sporty, industrial edge reminiscent of stenciled signage and team-mark lettering. Its faceted construction reads as engineered and no-nonsense, projecting strength and urgency rather than warmth or delicacy.
The design appears intended to translate bold, condensed sans forms into a sharply faceted system, preserving readability while emphasizing a chiseled, engineered aesthetic. It prioritizes punchy presence and consistent angular construction across letters and numerals for cohesive branding and titling.
In text lines the condensed proportions create a tight rhythm and strong vertical emphasis; the sharp chamfers help differentiate similar shapes while maintaining a cohesive, machined look. The figures follow the same angular logic, making numerals visually consistent with caps for scoreboard-like settings.