Sans Faceted Afty 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN Mittel EF' by Elsner+Flake; 'Fruitos' by Fenotype; 'FF DIN', 'FF DIN Arabic', and 'FF DIN Paneuropean' by FontFont; 'MVB Embarcadero' by MVB; and 'DINosaur Sharp' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, signage, industrial, athletic, techno, retro, impact, geometric styling, industrial feel, display clarity, octagonal, angular, faceted, chiseled, blocky.
A compact, heavy, all-caps-forward sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets. Most rounds (C, G, O, Q, 0) resolve into octagonal silhouettes with consistent chamfering, creating a crisp, machined rhythm. Strokes stay largely even in thickness with squared terminals and occasional diagonal cuts on joins, producing sturdy counters and a high-contrast silhouette against the page. Lowercase follows the same angular logic with simplified bowls and notches, and figures echo the faceted, sign-like geometry for strong uniformity.
Best suited to display settings where the faceted construction can be appreciated—headlines, posters, logo wordmarks, team and athletic branding, packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when ample size and spacing are available.
The overall tone is tough and engineered—suggesting metalwork, stenciled equipment labeling, and sports or team graphics. Its sharp corners and polygonal “rounds” give it a techno-architectural feel with a hint of retro arcade and varsity display energy.
The design appears intended to translate a sturdy sans skeleton into a faceted, polygonal system, prioritizing impact and a cohesive industrial aesthetic over neutrality. By standardizing chamfer angles and minimizing true curves, it delivers a distinctive, fabricated look optimized for attention-grabbing titles and marks.
The typeface relies on silhouette and corner treatment for character: repeated chamfers unify disparate shapes and keep spacing visually tight. The faceting can make small sizes feel busy, while at larger sizes the geometry reads clean and intentional.