Sans Faceted Afwa 1 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Autogate' by Letterhend (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, sporty, retro, mechanical, assertive, impact, ruggedness, machined look, signage, brand presence, angular, chamfered, blocky, condensed, high-contrast.
A compact, heavy display face built from straight strokes and clipped corners, using faceted cuts to suggest curves. The letterforms are tall and tightly proportioned with a consistent, sturdy stroke weight and minimal internal counterspace, giving a dense, compact texture in text. Terminals and joins are predominantly beveled rather than rounded, producing crisp silhouettes and a machined look. Numerals and capitals share the same geometric logic, with simplified, squared-off forms and prominent chamfers that keep edges sharp at larger sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logos, labels, and sports or industrial-themed branding where bold, angular forms should dominate. It can also work for large-format signage or merchandise graphics, while extended reading at small sizes may feel dense due to the tight counters and compact spacing.
The overall tone feels forceful and utilitarian, with an industrial edge and a hint of retro signage. Its angular facets and compressed stance read as energetic and competitive, evoking sports branding, equipment markings, and hard-edged poster typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a machined, faceted construction—replacing curves with chamfered planes to create a rugged, contemporary take on condensed block lettering.
The face relies on planar cuts to define bowls and diagonals, which creates distinctive notches and small apertures in letters like E, S, and G, and a strongly constructed feel in M, N, and W. The lowercase follows the same rigid geometry as the caps, maintaining a consistent, engineered rhythm rather than a calligraphic one.