Sans Faceted Affu 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cherished Moments' by Adita Fonts, 'Festivo Clean' by Ahmet Altun, 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, sportswear, signage, industrial, athletic, utilitarian, tactical, mechanical, space efficiency, impactful display, rugged tone, geometric consistency, faceted, octagonal, blocky, condensed, angular.
A condensed, heavy sans with planar, chamfered corners that replace curves with straight facets. Strokes are uniform and squared-off, producing a compact, vertical rhythm with tight internal counters (notably in B, 8, and 9). Round forms like O, C, and G read as octagonal, and diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) are sturdy and steep, reinforcing a rigid, engineered texture. The lowercase follows the same faceted construction with straightforward, compact shapes and a short, efficient tailing where present (e.g., g, y).
Well-suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, team or event graphics, product branding, and bold wayfinding. It can also work for labels and packaging where a compact, rugged voice is desirable, especially at larger sizes where the faceting is clearly visible.
The overall tone is tough and functional, with a workwear/sports-numbering attitude that feels engineered rather than expressive. Its faceted geometry suggests strength, signage clarity, and a no-nonsense, equipment-like presence.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using a consistent chamfered construction to evoke industrial precision and athletic numbering aesthetics while keeping letterforms simple and sturdy.
The design maintains consistent corner treatment across letters and numerals, creating a cohesive stenciled-by-machine look without actual stencil breaks. The condensed proportions and strong verticals make it space-efficient while still reading distinctly at display sizes.