Sans Faceted Afva 13 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, and 'Eurostile Next' and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, signage, packaging, industrial, athletic, authoritative, utilitarian, retro, space saving, impact display, engineered feel, branding strength, condensed, blocky, angular, faceted, octagonal.
A condensed, heavy sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing most curves with crisp planar facets. Counters tend to be rectangular or octagonal, with squared terminals and a consistent, sturdy stroke weight. The overall rhythm is compact and vertical, with tall capitals, tight sidebearings, and simplified joins that keep shapes rigid and geometric. Numerals and punctuation follow the same chiseled, stencil-like cornering, producing a uniform, high-impact texture in lines of text.
Best suited to large-size applications where the angular detailing and compact width can carry impact—posters, headlines, logotypes, and sports or industrial identity systems. It can also work in short blocks of display copy and packaging callouts where a strong, condensed voice is needed, but the dense texture may feel heavy for extended small-size reading.
The design reads as tough and no-nonsense, with an industrial and athletic flavor that suggests signage, machinery, and sports branding. Its sharp cornering and compressed proportions create an assertive, commanding tone that feels retro-modern rather than friendly or decorative.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space while maintaining rigid geometric consistency. Its faceted construction suggests an intention to evoke engineered, machined forms and a bold display presence that remains clean and sans-like rather than ornamental.
Faceting is applied consistently across rounds and diagonals, giving letters like C, G, O, and S a cut-metal feel while preserving clear silhouettes. The lowercase maintains the same geometric discipline as the uppercase, avoiding calligraphic modulation and keeping emphasis on compact width and strong vertical presence.