Sans Faceted Afwo 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'React BTL' by BoxTube Labs, 'Anonima' by Gassstype, and 'Great Escape' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, sports branding, industrial, assertive, edgy, retro, impact, ruggedness, space saving, display clarity, faceted, angular, blocky, compressed, condensed caps.
A heavy, tightly packed display face built from flat planes and sharp chamfered corners, replacing curves with faceted cuts. Strokes are broadly uniform, with squared terminals and occasional triangular notches that create a stenciled, cut-metal feel. Uppercase forms are compact and imposing, while the lowercase maintains a tall, sturdy stance with a large x-height and simplified bowls and counters. Numerals follow the same blunt, polygonal construction, keeping an even, hard-edged texture across lines of text.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, mastheads, branding marks, and packaging where a compact, high-impact texture is needed. It works well for short statements, titles, and signage-style compositions, especially when you want an industrial or hard-edged voice.
The overall tone is forceful and mechanical, with a tough, utilitarian character that reads as engineered rather than handwritten. Its angular facets add a slightly aggressive edge and a vintage poster energy, giving headlines a bold, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using planar facets and blunt geometry to create a rugged, manufactured aesthetic. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistent, hard-edged rhythm for attention-grabbing display typography.
The faceting introduces a rhythmic sparkle along verticals and joins, especially in letters with diagonal cuts (such as A, M, N, V, W, and X), which helps large text feel dynamic. Counters are relatively tight, so the design favors larger sizes where the internal shapes stay clear.