Sans Faceted Afgy 12 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Proto Mono' by ATK Studio, 'Monorama' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Archimoto V01' by Owl king project (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labeling, game graphics, posters, packaging, headlines, tech, industrial, retro, utilitarian, game-like, systematic design, device aesthetic, retro computing, high impact, octagonal, chamfered, angular, geometric, blocky.
This typeface uses squared, modular letterforms built from straight strokes with consistent thickness and frequent chamfered corners. Curves are largely replaced by octagonal facets, producing compact counters and a crisp, engineered silhouette. Terminals are blunt and uniform, and spacing follows a rigid, cell-like rhythm that reinforces a grid-based, mechanical feel. The lowercase maintains the same constructed logic as the uppercase, with simplified, single-storey forms and minimal contrast across the set.
It works well where a strong, grid-structured voice is desired, such as UI labels, in-game typography, control panels, or product and equipment-style graphics. The heavy, faceted shapes also suit short headlines on posters or packaging, especially in tech, industrial, or retro-themed designs.
The overall tone feels technical and utilitarian, with a retro-digital edge reminiscent of arcade, scoreboard, or instrument labeling aesthetics. Its faceted construction reads as sturdy and no-nonsense, conveying precision and an industrial, system-like confidence.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, manufactured look into a consistent alphabet by substituting faceted planes for curves and keeping stroke behavior uniform. The emphasis is on regularity, repeatable angles, and a robust silhouette that stays coherent in system-like layouts.
Diagonal cuts and beveled joins are used repeatedly to suggest rounding without true curves, which keeps shapes consistent across letters and numerals. The numerals follow the same blocky construction, with angular bowls and tight apertures that emphasize the font’s compact, device-like character.