Sans Faceted Afje 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laika Sky' by Ghozai Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, signage, packaging, industrial, sporty, assertive, retro, mechanical, compact impact, industrial voice, display branding, rugged clarity, faceted, angular, chamfered, condensed, blocky.
A condensed, heavy sans with sharply chamfered corners and planar cuts that replace many curves with crisp facets. Strokes are largely uniform, creating a solid, poster-like color, while counters stay open enough to keep letters distinct at display sizes. The geometry leans vertical and compact, with squared shoulders, clipped terminals, and occasional angled notches that give the alphabet a machined, stenciled feel without true stencil breaks. Numerals and capitals share the same rugged, cut-in silhouette, producing a consistent, tightly packed rhythm in lines of text.
Best suited for headlines, branding marks, posters, and short emphatic copy where its cut-metal silhouette can read clearly and add character. It can also work well for signage, labels, and packaging that want a rugged, industrial or sporty voice.
The overall tone feels tough and engineered—more utilitarian than friendly—suggesting machinery, workwear, and high-impact signage. Its angular cuts add a retro-tech flavor that reads energetic and competitive, lending itself to bold, attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while distinguishing itself through faceted construction and chamfered detailing. It emphasizes strength and legibility at display sizes, with a consistent, engineered edge treatment that creates a recognizable visual signature.
In running text, the faceting creates a distinctive sparkle along edges and joins, especially in diagonals and curved letters that are expressed through multi-sided segments. The condensed proportions encourage tight tracking, but the dense weight and sharp terminals benefit from generous line spacing for multi-line settings.