Sans Faceted Afbi 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bond 4F' by 4th february, 'Corner Deli' by Fenotype, 'Born Strong' by Rook Supply, and 'Ddt' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, signage, packaging, athletic, industrial, retro, assertive, utilitarian, impact, ruggedness, team spirit, signage clarity, geometric styling, beveled, octagonal, blocky, angular, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with faceted, chiseled geometry that replaces curves with straight segments and clipped corners. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a stable, poster-like color. Counters tend toward octagonal shapes, and joins are crisp and planar, giving letters a machined, beveled feel. Uppercase forms are sturdy and squared-off; lowercase keeps a simple, constructed structure with single-storey a and g and a tall, straightforward f, while numerals echo the same cut-corner logic for a cohesive set.
Well-suited for short, high-impact text such as sports identities, event posters, bold headlines, and wayfinding or labeling where a rugged, engineered look is desirable. It can also work on packaging and badges where compact, punchy letterforms help maximize presence in limited space.
The overall tone feels sporty and no-nonsense, with a varsity/jersey energy tempered by an industrial, fabricated edge. Its sharp facets and compact massing read as tough, confident, and slightly retro, evoking signage, equipment labeling, and team branding.
The design appears intended to deliver strong legibility and a distinctive faceted silhouette by applying consistent cut-corner geometry across the alphabet and numerals. Its emphasis on sturdy construction and simplified forms suggests a focus on impact, cohesion, and a recognizable display voice rather than subtle text typography.
The facet cuts create distinctive inner corners and notch-like terminals that remain clear at display sizes, and the tightly built shapes maintain a consistent rhythm across mixed-case settings. The design’s planar cuts are especially noticeable in round letters and numerals, where the octagonal construction becomes a defining signature.