Sans Faceted Afha 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Space Race' by Comicraft, 'Magnitudes' by DuoType, 'MARLIN' by Komet & Flicker, 'Caligor' by Letterhend, and 'Kiner' by Yock Mercado (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, retro, authoritative, rugged, impact, durability, modernization, geometry, legibility, octagonal, beveled, chiseled, compact, geometric.
A compact, heavy display face built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp, planar facets. Terminals are consistently chamfered, creating octagonal counters and hard-edged joins that keep the rhythm tight and uniform. Proportions are condensed with sturdy verticals and short crossbars, giving uppercase forms a poster-like solidity and lowercase a firm, blocky texture. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, with squared bowls and angled cuts that maintain even color in lines of text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks where its faceted silhouettes can read quickly. It can also work for signage or labels at moderate sizes, but the tight geometry is most effective when given enough scale and spacing to show the corner work clearly.
The overall tone feels tough and utilitarian, with a sporty, workwear edge. Its angular construction reads confident and no-nonsense, suggesting labels, stencils, and bold headlines rather than delicate editorial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, modernized block-letter voice by translating traditional solid capitals into a faceted, machined geometry. The consistent chamfers suggest a goal of producing a distinctive, reproducible texture that stays robust across letters and numerals.
The repeated corner cuts create a distinctive texture in continuous reading, especially in rounded letters (C, G, O, S) where the geometry becomes a signature motif. The design maintains consistent stroke weight and avoids ornamental detailing, relying on silhouette and facet rhythm for personality.