Sans Faceted Afvy 9 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Helvegen' by Ironbird Creative, 'Evanston Alehouse' and 'Evanston Tavern' by Kimmy Design, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, industrial, athletic, authoritative, rugged, retro, impact, space saving, rugged tone, geometric coherence, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, condensed, angular.
A compact, blocky sans with heavy strokes and consistent weight throughout. Curves are largely replaced by chamfered corners and faceted, near-octagonal construction, giving bowls and counters a clipped, planar feel. Proportions are condensed with tall capitals, tight apertures, and straightforward geometry; terminals are flat and squared-off, and diagonals (as in V/W/X/Y) are sharp and clean. Lowercase forms keep the same squared rhythm, with a sturdy, simplified structure and clear, rectangular counters; numerals follow the same faceted logic for a cohesive set.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold packaging panels where the angular silhouette can carry from a distance. It also fits sports-oriented graphics, team marks, and merchandise where a tough, condensed word shape is desirable.
The overall tone is strong and utilitarian, with a sporty, scoreboard-like confidence. Its faceted construction and condensed stance read as tough and mechanical, suggesting speed, grit, and a no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a condensed footprint while maintaining a coherent, faceted construction across caps, lowercase, and figures. By substituting rounded curves with chamfers, it aims for a robust, industrial clarity that stays visually consistent at display sizes.
The font’s clipped corners create a consistent angular sparkle along text lines, especially in repeated verticals and stepped joins. In paragraphs, the dense spacing and tight openings emphasize impact over softness, making the texture feel compact and assertive.