Sans Faceted Afra 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Quiel' by Ardyanatypes, 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Punk Rocker' by Fenotype, 'Daily Tabloid JNL' and 'Ingomar JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'POLIGRA' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports, signage, packaging, industrial, athletic, assertive, retro, military, impact, space saving, signage look, geometric styling, rugged branding, octagonal, beveled, angular, blocky, compressed.
A condensed, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, with curves largely replaced by faceted, octagonal geometry. Terminals are squared and sharply chamfered, creating a consistent beveled silhouette across rounds like C, O, and G as well as diagonals in A, K, V, and W. Counters are tight and rectangular, and the overall rhythm is rigid and vertical, producing dense word shapes and strong emphasis at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same cut-corner construction, with sturdy, sign-like forms and minimal interior space.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and bold branding where condensed width and angular silhouettes help text hit hard in limited space. It works well for sports identity, event graphics, labels, and signage-style applications that benefit from a rugged, geometric presence. For longer text, it will be most comfortable in short bursts such as subheads, callouts, or numerals-heavy layouts.
The faceted construction and compressed heft give the font a tough, utilitarian voice that reads as mechanical and no-nonsense. Its sharp corners and uniform darkness evoke signage, stenciled hardware, and competitive sports aesthetics, with a distinctly retro-industrial edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a compressed footprint and a distinctive faceted geometry, offering a curve-less, cut-corner alternative to conventional grotesques. Its consistent chamfers suggest a focus on reproducible, sign-like forms that stay recognizable and forceful at display sizes.
Letterforms show a deliberate, modular consistency: repeated chamfers and flat joins create a cohesive texture in all-caps headlines, while lowercase remains similarly architectural rather than calligraphic. The narrow proportions make spacing feel compact, so the face relies on its strong silhouettes and crisp corner cuts for differentiation.