Sans Faceted Afti 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bunday Sans' by Buntype, 'Faculty' by Device, 'Fester' by Fontfabric, 'Movida' by ROHH, 'Born Strong' by Rook Supply, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix, and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, industrial, athletic, tactical, techno, sturdy, impact, ruggedness, precision, modernity, brandable, faceted, angular, blocky, compact, chamfered.
A heavy, geometric sans with sharply faceted corners and chamfered joints that replace most curves. Strokes are uniform and dense, with squared terminals and polygonal counters that create a crisp, cut-from-sheet look. Proportions read compact and vertical, with a tall x-height and tight apertures in letters like e, a, and s. The overall rhythm is rigid and modular, with consistent diagonal clipping on corners (notably in C, G, O, and numerals) that reinforces a mechanical, constructed feel.
Best suited to display typography where its sharp facets and dense weight can read clearly—headlines, posters, team/sports identity, labels, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when set with adequate size and spacing to preserve interior clarity.
The faceted construction and dense color give it a tough, utilitarian tone that feels at home in sports, machinery, and action-oriented branding. It carries a confident, no-nonsense voice with a slightly futuristic edge, suggesting durability and precision rather than warmth or elegance.
The design appears intended to translate a traditional grotesque skeleton into a hard-edged, engineered aesthetic by systematically beveling corners and flattening curves. The goal seems to be strong visual impact and a recognizable, rugged silhouette that remains consistent across letters and numerals.
Uppercase forms are especially monolithic, while lowercase maintains the same angular vocabulary for a cohesive system. The narrow openings and blocky counters make the type feel powerful at display sizes, with a distinctive octagonal/diamond counter motif appearing in rounded characters and figures.