Sans Faceted Afri 11 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Garmint' by Maulana Creative, 'Brecksville' by OzType., 'Monopol' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, merchandise, industrial, sports, authoritative, rugged, retro, impact, space-saving, athletic branding, industrial feel, angular, condensed, blocky, chiseled, faceted.
A heavy, condensed sans with sharply faceted contours that replace curves with clipped corners and planar cuts. Strokes are monolinear and compact, with tight inner counters and a strong vertical emphasis, producing a tall, poster-like silhouette. The uppercase set feels uniform and architectural, while the lowercase echoes the same squared geometry with short ascenders/descenders and sturdy joins. Numerals are equally blocky and angular, maintaining consistent weight and a high-impact, tightly packed texture in text.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and team or event branding where a compact footprint and strong presence are desirable. It can also work for wayfinding or industrial-themed signage, especially at medium to large sizes where the faceted details stay crisp.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, evoking signage, stenciled labeling, and competitive sports lettering. Its chiseled angles add an aggressive, no-nonsense energy that reads as mechanical, tough, and slightly retro.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a condensed width while differentiating itself through angular, faceted construction. Its consistent monoline weight and clipped geometry suggest a focus on rugged display typography that remains straightforward and highly legible at larger sizes.
The faceting introduces distinctive notches at terminals and corners, giving many characters a carved, octagonal feel. Spacing in the samples creates a dense rhythm; the design performs best when the angular cuts have enough size to remain clear.