Sans Faceted Afga 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Fester' by Fontfabric, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, and 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, labels, athletic, industrial, authoritative, retro, impact, branding, signage, emblem style, blocky, angular, chiseled, octagonal, compact.
This typeface is built from stout, geometric strokes with clipped corners and straight, faceted edges that substitute for curves. Counters tend toward octagonal shapes, and joins are crisp and planar, giving letters a cut-from-solid look. The uppercase set reads tightly structured and compact, while the lowercase follows the same angular logic with simplified forms and squared terminals. Numerals echo the same chamfered construction, staying consistent in stroke weight and overall texture for strong, even color in display sizes.
It works best for short, high-impact typography such as posters, headlines, sports and team-style branding, and bold packaging or label systems. The strong geometry also suits wayfinding-style signage and punchy promotional graphics where instant recognition matters more than extended reading comfort.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a sporty, badge-like energy. Its chiseled geometry feels assertive and rugged, suggesting toughness and impact rather than delicacy. The faceting adds a subtly retro, varsity-adjacent flavor without becoming ornamental.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact through a solid, chamfered construction that remains consistent across cases and figures. By replacing curves with planar facets, it creates a distinctive, emblematic voice that reads as sturdy and contemporary while nodding to athletic and industrial letterforms.
The design relies on distinctive corner cuts and flat facets to create rhythm, so shapes like O/Q/0 and C/G feel especially architectural. The heavy silhouette and compact interior spaces make it most comfortable when given room to breathe, especially in longer lines of text.