Sans Faceted Afhi 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Double Porter' by Fenotype, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'Buyan' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, authoritative, sturdy, retro, impact, ruggedness, clarity, branding, faceted, angular, blocky, compact, condensed.
This typeface is built from heavy, compact strokes with sharp planar cuts that replace curves, producing crisp corners and a chiseled silhouette. Counters are small and mostly rectangular, and terminals are consistently flat or diagonally clipped, creating a regular rhythm across the alphabet. Proportions are tight and tall, with strong vertical emphasis and simplified forms that read as robust blocks rather than calligraphic shapes. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, with squared bowls and clipped corners that keep the set visually uniform.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, team or event branding, and bold packaging panels. It also works well for signage and labels where an assertive, structured look is desired and the faceted detailing can be appreciated at display sizes.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its angular construction evokes signage, athletic lettering, and industrial labeling, leaning more mechanical than friendly while still feeling familiar and legible.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through dense stroke mass and disciplined, angular construction, offering a distinctive faceted voice that stays straightforward and readable. The consistent clipping and squared counters suggest a goal of creating a strong display face that feels engineered and durable.
Uppercase forms are especially monolithic and poster-ready, while the lowercase maintains the same carved geometry and compact spacing, helping mixed-case text keep a consistent, punchy color. The faceting creates distinctive highlights and notches that add character without introducing delicate details.