Sans Faceted Afpy 6 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Coastal' by Arkitype, 'Motel Xenia' by Fenotype, 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, sportswear, packaging, industrial, sporty, authoritative, utilitarian, retro, impact, compactness, angularity, signage, octagonal, chamfered, geometric, blocky, condensed.
A condensed, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp chamfers. The forms feel largely monolinear, with rectangular counters and faceted joins that create an octagonal, engineered silhouette. Capitals are tall and tightly set with compact apertures, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, workmanlike structure (notably the single-storey a) and a compact x-height relative to the ascenders. Numerals follow the same cut-corner construction, emphasizing angular terminals and sturdy verticals for a consistent, sign-like texture.
Well-suited to bold headlines, posters, and logo-style wordmarks where an angular, engineered voice is desired. It also fits sports-themed graphics, packaging, and wayfinding-style titling that benefits from compact width and strong impact.
The overall tone is tough and mechanical, with a sporty, no-nonsense confidence. Its faceted geometry evokes stamped metal, athletic lettering, and industrial labeling, giving text a forceful, assertive presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint while maintaining a consistent, faceted geometry across letters and numbers. By swapping curves for planar cuts, it creates a distinctive industrial/sport display character that stays cohesive in both caps and mixed-case settings.
At text sizes the dense blackness and tight internal spaces can feel intense, so the design reads best when given room to breathe. The angular construction produces a distinctive rhythm in long lines, with repeated chamfers creating a crisp, patterned cadence.