Sans Faceted Afso 9 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kanal' by Identikal Collection, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, and 'Kanal' by T-26 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, athletic, retro, tough, mechanical, impact, geometric styling, tech aesthetic, branding strength, numeral emphasis, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, condensed, high-contrast counters.
A compact, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, with curves replaced by chamfered, faceted joins. The forms are predominantly rectangular with octagonal outer silhouettes and squared, inset counters that reinforce a stenciled-by-geometry feel without actual breaks. Terminals are flat and abrupt, with consistent stroke thickness and tight internal spacing; round letters like O/C/G read as angular polygons, while diagonals (K, R, X, Y) are sharply cut and symmetrical. The lowercase follows the same rigid construction with simple, single-storey shapes and short, squared shoulders, keeping a uniform, vertical rhythm across text.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as posters, headlines, team or event branding, product packaging, and signage where its angular construction can be a central stylistic cue. It also works well for short UI labels or interface titles in industrial or futuristic themes when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, evoking sports numerals, equipment labeling, and hard-edged sci‑fi interfaces. Its faceted geometry gives it a retro-technical character that feels strong, disciplined, and engineered rather than friendly or casual.
The design appears intended to translate traditional bold sans proportions into a strictly planar, corner-cut system, creating a compact, high-impact voice that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. The emphasis is on strong silhouettes, fast recognition at display sizes, and a distinctive faceted texture in running lines.
At smaller sizes the tight counters and dense weight can reduce interior clarity, especially in letters like B, 8, and 9, so it reads best when given ample size or tracking. The numerals match the uppercase in presence, with angular bowls and consistent corner cuts that keep a cohesive set.