Sans Faceted Afse 9 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut; 'Augment', 'Blanco', 'Graund', and 'Ravane' by Umka Type; and 'Cosmic Lager' by Vozzy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, industrial, athletic, retro, techno, authoritative, high impact, compact fit, geometric branding, rugged legibility, angular, faceted, octagonal, condensed, blocky.
This typeface uses hard, faceted geometry with clipped corners and chamfered joins that substitute for curves, producing an octagonal, planar silhouette across rounds and diagonals. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, and the forms are predominantly condensed, yielding tall, compact counters and a tight horizontal footprint. Terminals are blunt and squared, and internal apertures are often rectangular, reinforcing a machined, modular construction. The overall rhythm is steady and vertical, with clear, simple joins and a robust, sign-like presence.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, team or event branding, and bold labels where its faceted shapes can be appreciated. It can also work for signage and packaging that benefit from a compact, rugged look, but is likely most effective when used large rather than for extended reading.
The sharp facets and compact proportions create a tough, utilitarian tone that reads as industrial and assertive. Its angular “cut” aesthetic also suggests retro sports and arcade-era styling, while the clean, uniform weight keeps it feeling controlled and modern rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-visibility sans with a distinctive faceted construction, offering a recognizable industrial/athletic flavor while preserving straightforward, blocky legibility.
Round characters resolve into straight segments with consistent corner cuts, giving the alphabet a cohesive, stencil-like discipline without actual breaks. The numerals match the same chamfered logic, maintaining strong legibility at display sizes while emphasizing a rugged, engineered texture in text lines.