Sans Faceted Afdi 7 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Karepe FX' by Differentialtype, 'Curtain Up JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, 'Brumder' by Trustha, and 'Bikemberg' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, authoritarian, retro, impact, space saving, ruggedness, geometric styling, octagonal, angular, blocky, compact, stencil-like.
A compact, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, substituting curves with sharp planar facets. The forms feel tall and tightly set, with a squared, octagonal silhouette that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. Counters are small and rectilinear, joins are abrupt, and terminals end in hard cuts, giving the letters a machined, sign-painted look. Numerals and capitals carry a uniform, forceful rhythm, while lowercase maintains the same faceted construction for a cohesive texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its angular construction can be appreciated—posters, event promotions, packaging, and bold signage. It also fits sports-inspired branding and any application needing a rugged, industrial display voice.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a disciplined, no-nonsense presence. Its angular geometry evokes sports lettering, industrial labeling, and retro poster aesthetics, projecting strength and control more than warmth or refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a narrow footprint, using faceted geometry to create a distinctive, hard-edged identity that remains consistent across letters and numbers.
The faceting creates distinctive notches and chamfers that read clearly at larger sizes, but the tight counters and dense massing make it feel intentionally compact and bold in running text. The design favors impact and silhouette recognition over delicate detail.