Sans Faceted Afdu 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Graund' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, signage, packaging, industrial, utilitarian, techno, authoritative, retro, impact, ruggedness, precision, modernism, angular, faceted, chamfered, octagonal, blocky.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and sharply chamfered corners, replacing curves with planar facets that create an octagonal, cut-metal silhouette. Strokes are heavy and even, with compact sidebearings and a generally condensed footprint, while counters stay open through crisp, rectangular apertures. Uppercase forms read as tall, monoline blocks with frequent angled terminals; lowercase echoes the same constructed logic with simplified, geometric bowls and hard joins. Numerals follow the same faceted construction, with squared interior spaces and clipped corners that keep the rhythm consistent across the set.
It works best for display applications where the faceted construction can be appreciated: posters, headlines, branding marks, and product packaging. The firm, high-impact shapes also suit signage and labels where a rigid, technical tone is desired.
The overall tone feels industrial and engineered, like lettering cut from sheet metal or stenciled onto equipment. Its sharp geometry and dense texture give it a firm, no-nonsense voice that can skew technological, retro-arcade, or militaristic depending on color and layout.
The letterforms appear intended to translate a geometric, hard-edged aesthetic into a straightforward sans structure, prioritizing strong silhouettes and consistent chamfered detailing over smooth curvature. The goal reads as creating a compact, impactful voice with an engineered, cut-corner motif that stays coherent across text and figures.
The design maintains a consistent chamfer angle across caps, lowercase, and figures, which helps long lines hold a steady, mechanical cadence. The faceting introduces distinctive silhouettes at display sizes, while the tight proportions and hard corners increase visual intensity in paragraphs.