Sans Faceted Aflu 3 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to '3x5' by K-Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, gaming, packaging, techno, industrial, arcade, futuristic, architectural, display impact, space saving, tech aesthetic, modular system, square, angular, faceted, modular, condensed.
A condensed, blocky sans with squared geometry and crisp faceted corners in place of true curves. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, producing a strong, poster-like texture with tight counters and rectangular apertures. The uppercase set reads rigid and modular, while the lowercase mirrors the same construction with compact bowls and straight-sided stems; joins and terminals are consistently cut at sharp angles, reinforcing a mechanical rhythm. Numerals follow the same squared, techno construction, with boxy interior spaces and firm baseline/height alignment.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, logos, labels, and promotional graphics where a compact, technical look is desired. It also fits UI-style titling, game/arcade theming, and industrial or electronic product packaging, particularly when used with generous tracking and ample size.
The overall tone is digital and engineered, evoking signage, interfaces, and retro arcade or sci-fi aesthetics. Its sharp facets and compact proportions project a utilitarian, no-nonsense attitude with a strong sense of precision and grit.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, compact display voice built from modular, squared forms, prioritizing a futuristic/industrial identity and strong silhouette over soft readability. Faceted terminals and rectangular counters suggest a deliberate move toward an engineered, digital-inspired aesthetic.
Because counters are small and internal spaces are tightly framed, the face gains impact at display sizes but can feel dense in longer passages. The distinctive angular cuts create strong identity, especially in letters with corners and diagonals, and the condensed width helps pack headlines into limited horizontal space.