Sans Faceted Affa 3 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type and 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, signage, branding, industrial, athletic, military, retro, utilitarian, space saving, rugged tone, signage clarity, display impact, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, condensed, stencil-like.
A condensed, heavy sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp chamfers and faceted joins. Counters are compact and often polygonal, giving round letters like O, Q, and 0 an octagonal feel, while diagonals (K, V, W, X) stay tight and angular. The overall texture is dense and uniform, with consistent stroke thickness and squared terminals that keep words reading as sturdy, vertical columns.
This font performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster titles, team or event graphics, product marks, and directional or industrial-style signage. It can also work well for numbers-heavy uses like scores, labels, and identifiers where a tough, geometric look is desirable.
The faceted geometry and compressed proportions evoke utilitarian labeling and rugged signage, with a distinct sports-jersey and equipment-marking flavor. Its sharp corners and hard-edged rhythm lend a disciplined, no-nonsense tone that feels assertive and functional rather than friendly or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint by using simplified, planar construction and strong vertical emphasis. The faceted corners and squared terminals prioritize a rugged, sign-paint and jersey-inspired aesthetic while keeping letterforms clear at display sizes.
Uppercase forms are especially compact and architectural, while lowercase retains the same chamfered logic, producing a cohesive voice across cases. Numerals follow the same clipped-corner construction, maintaining strong consistency for codes, scores, and headings.