Sans Faceted Afva 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type and 'Blaugrana' by Trequartista Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, authoritative, retro, rugged, high-impact, impact, branding, retro display, angular, faceted, chamfered, blocky, condensed.
This typeface uses heavy, blocklike forms built from sharp planar cuts rather than smooth curves. Corners are consistently chamfered, creating octagonal counters and faceted joins that read like carved or stamped shapes. Stroke endings are squared and abrupt, with a steady rhythm and compact proportions that keep letters tightly contained. The lowercase follows the same geometric logic as the capitals, and the numerals echo the faceted construction with sturdy, uniform silhouettes.
Best suited to display settings where strong silhouettes and a bold texture are desirable—such as headlines, posters, product packaging, event graphics, and branding marks. It also works well for short labels or signage-style applications where the faceted construction can read as intentional and architectural.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a distinctly mechanical, sign-like presence. Its chiseled geometry adds a retro-industrial edge that feels assertive and slightly militaristic without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact voice using a consistent system of chamfered cuts and polygonal curves. The goal seems to be a modernized, industrial display look that stays clean and sans-like while replacing roundness with crisp facets.
The faceting is applied broadly across rounds and diagonals, giving counters a polygonal look (notably in O/0, Q, and B). In text, the dense color and tight shapes emphasize impact over delicacy, making spacing and line breaks important for maintaining clarity at smaller sizes.