Sans Faceted Afba 5 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Double Porter' by Fenotype and 'Brumder' by Trustha (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, apparel, packaging, industrial, varsity, tactical, retro, assertive, impact, ruggedness, sport branding, industrial voice, angular, chamfered, blocky, faceted, stencil-like.
A compact, heavy all-caps style built from straight strokes and clipped corners rather than curves. Outer and inner corners are chamfered into small planar facets, giving bowls and diagonals an octagonal, machined look. Strokes stay visually consistent in thickness, with squared terminals and tight counters that emphasize a dense, poster-ready texture. Lowercase follows the same blocky construction, producing a utilitarian, uniform rhythm that favors impact over delicacy.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports or team branding, apparel graphics, and bold packaging labels. It can also work for signage or UI moments that need a tough, industrial voice, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone feels rugged and workmanlike, with a sporty/varsity edge and a slightly militaristic, industrial attitude. Its faceted geometry reads as engineered and no-nonsense, projecting strength and urgency in headlines.
The design appears intended to translate a traditional block sans into a faceted, corner-cut construction that feels machined and durable. It prioritizes punchy silhouette and consistent geometry for strong recognition in display typography.
Numerals and caps share the same clipped-corner logic, helping mixed text maintain a cohesive, stamped appearance. The design’s tight apertures and compact interior spaces increase presence at larger sizes, while the hard angles keep the texture crisp and graphic.