Sans Faceted Afso 14 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Kaliber' by Linotype, 'Stallman' and 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, and 'Block' by Stefan Stoychev (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sportswear, industrial, techno, arcade, utilitarian, futuristic, impact, compactness, systematic, tech aesthetic, display clarity, angular, faceted, chamfered, octagonal, modular.
A compact, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and crisp chamfered corners, replacing curves with faceted, octagonal-like geometry. Strokes stay essentially uniform in thickness, with squared terminals and consistent inner counters that read like cut-outs. The uppercase is tall and condensed, while the lowercase echoes the same blocky construction with simplified bowls and tight apertures, producing a steady, mechanical rhythm across words and numbers.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, wordmarks, packaging callouts, and branded graphics where a strong geometric voice is desired. It can also work well in UI accents, signage-style labels, and number-heavy applications when set with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone feels engineered and machine-made—more like labeling, hardware, or game UI than traditional editorial typography. Its sharp facets and dense presence suggest a techno-forward, slightly retro-digital personality that reads as tough, controlled, and purpose-built.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a condensed footprint and a faceted construction that stays consistent across the set. By trading curves for planar cuts and maintaining a uniform stroke, it aims for a bold, technical look that remains systematic and easily repeatable across glyphs.
Large sizes show clean, confident silhouettes; at smaller sizes the narrow apertures and angular joins can start to visually clog, especially in dense text. The numerals and capitals share a strong, uniform color, making sequences and headings feel solid and emphatic.