Sans Faceted Afsu 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Born Strong' by Rook Supply, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, esports, packaging, industrial, techno, athletic, tactical, retro, impact, machined feel, display voice, branding, angular, chamfered, octagonal, geometric, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight segments with faceted corners replacing curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals are squared off or chamfered, creating an octagonal, machined silhouette throughout. Counters tend to be compact and rectangular, and overall spacing reads tight but regular, giving text a dense, blocky rhythm. The lowercase follows the same angular construction, with simplified bowls and sharp joints that keep the texture uniform across mixed case and numerals.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, apparel graphics, sports or esports identities, and bold packaging callouts. It also works for UI labels or signage where a tough, technical voice is desired, though its dense forms suggest using it at larger sizes for maximum clarity.
The faceted construction and hard edges give the font a rugged, engineered tone—part scoreboard, part sci‑fi interface. It feels assertive and functional, with a slightly retro, arcade-like edge that emphasizes strength and precision over warmth or nuance.
The design appears intended to translate a rigid, faceted geometry into a practical display sans, prioritizing strong silhouettes and consistent stroke mass. By minimizing curves and emphasizing chamfers, it aims to evoke machined durability and a modern-industrial aesthetic that holds up in branding and bold typographic statements.
Diagonal joins are used sparingly and feel deliberately cut, which helps maintain a consistent “stenciled by geometry” look even in complex shapes. Numerals and capitals read especially well as standalone marks because their silhouettes are strongly modular and symmetrical.