Sans Faceted Afpa 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Basketball' by Evo Studio, 'Base Runner JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Block Capitals' by K-Type, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, industrial, techno, arcade, tactical, assertive, impact, machined look, retro-tech, display emphasis, brand distinctiveness, angular, blocky, faceted, stencil-like, squared.
A dense, block-built sans with sharp, planar facets replacing curves throughout. Strokes are heavy and uniform, with squared counters and clipped corners creating an octagonal, machined silhouette. Letterforms run tall and compact with tight interior spaces; joins and terminals are abrupt, producing a hard-edged rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same geometric logic, with boxy bowls, flat shoulders, and consistent right-angled construction that stays crisp at display sizes.
Best suited for short, prominent text such as headlines, titles, logos, team marks, and packaging callouts where its angular construction can read as a design feature. It also fits UI badges, game/arcade themes, and industrial or tactical-style graphics where strong, blocky letterforms are desirable.
The overall tone is utilitarian and high-impact, reading as engineered rather than organic. Its faceted geometry evokes digital hardware, industrial labeling, and retro game interfaces, giving text a forceful, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to translate a mechanical, faceted geometry into a highly legible display sans, prioritizing impact and a distinctive, cut-corner texture over softness or typographic neutrality.
Many glyphs show deliberate corner cut-ins and notches that create a subtle stencil/plate-cut feel without fully breaking strokes. The compact counters and heavy mass suggest it will perform best with generous tracking and ample line spacing, especially in longer lines.