Sans Faceted Afpo 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tradesman' by Grype, 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, and 'Goodland' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, sporty, techno, assertive, retro, impact, modularity, machined look, display readability, branding, angular, chamfered, faceted, blocky, compact.
A compact, heavy sans built from straight strokes and planar facets, with corners cut into consistent chamfers instead of curves. Letterforms are tall and condensed with squared bowls and octagonal-like counters, giving a crisp, engineered rhythm. Stems and bars stay uniform in thickness, terminals are flat, and diagonals (as in V, W, X, Y, and Z) are simplified into sturdy, straight segments. The lowercase echoes the same geometry with single-storey forms and minimal detailing, keeping silhouettes bold and modular.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, logo wordmarks, sports branding, and packaging callouts. It also fits UI labels or badges when a rugged, geometric voice is desired, though its dense shapes favor larger sizes where the internal counters have room to breathe.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian—more machine-stamped than handwritten—evoking athletic wordmarks, industrial labeling, and arcade-era display typography. Its sharp facets and compact proportions read as confident and energetic, with a slightly retro, techno edge.
The design appears intended to translate a bold sans skeleton into a faceted, machined aesthetic, replacing curvature with consistent chamfers for a modular, high-impact display look. The goal seems to be strong presence and quick recognition, with a cohesive geometric system that stays stable across letters and numerals.
Faceting remains consistent across the set, which helps maintain cohesion in mixed-case settings. The numerals follow the same chamfered construction, producing a strong, sign-like presence and clear, blocky shapes at display sizes.