Sans Faceted Affy 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, industrial, technical, athletic, retro, impact, geometric styling, signage utility, brand presence, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, condensed, geometric.
A condensed, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing most curves with angular, faceted joins. Stems are heavy and uniform, with flat terminals and frequent chamfers that create an octagonal rhythm in letters like O and numerals like 0 and 8. Counters stay relatively open for the width, and the overall construction reads as modular and tightly fit, with squared shoulders and simplified diagonals that keep the texture dense and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.
This font suits short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product labeling, and wayfinding where a rigid, angular silhouette improves recognition at a distance. It also works well for sports-oriented branding, team marks, and technical or industrial-themed graphics, especially when paired with simpler supporting text.
The sharp faceting and compact proportions give the font a tough, engineered tone that feels utilitarian and display-forward. Its visual voice leans toward sporty and industrial cues, with a slightly retro, signage-like bluntness that emphasizes impact over softness.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-contrast-in-shape (not in stroke) display look by using faceted geometry and standardized chamfers to unify the character set. Its consistent, straight-edged construction suggests a goal of sturdy legibility and a distinctive, machined personality in titles and branding.
The numerals echo the same clipped-corner logic as the letters, helping mixed alphanumeric settings look cohesive. In longer text the tight spacing and strong vertical emphasis create a dark, steady color, making it most effective when size and leading provide enough air.