Sans Faceted Afsy 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Borough Hall JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Godiva' by Suby Studio, and 'Getafe' by Trequartista Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, signage, packaging, industrial, tech, futuristic, authoritative, retro-digital, impact, geometric styling, technical tone, signage clarity, octagonal, angular, beveled, geometric, blocky.
A heavy, angular display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with faceted, octagonal-like joints. Stems are consistently thick and uniform, with crisp terminals and tight interior counters that read as cut-outs. The overall proportions are compact and vertically driven, with a high x-height in the lowercase and narrow sidebearings that create a dense, rhythmic texture in text. Forms like O/0 are squarish with chamfered corners, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are sharply notched, reinforcing a constructed, planar feel.
Best suited for headlines, posters, branding marks, and short bursts of text where its chiseled geometry can be a defining graphic element. It also fits wayfinding, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from a sturdy, engineered look.
The faceted geometry and dense weight evoke an industrial, machine-made voice with a retro digital edge. It feels assertive and utilitarian, suggesting signage, equipment labeling, and game or sci‑fi interface aesthetics rather than softness or warmth.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, faceted construction into a clean sans framework, delivering strong impact with minimal ornament. By using consistent chamfers and straight-edge curves, it aims to feel technical and durable while remaining highly regular and easily repeatable across a full alphanumeric set.
Legibility is strongest at medium-to-large sizes where the angular counters and tight apertures stay open. In extended text, the strong repetition of verticals and clipped corners produces a pronounced, uniform texture that reads more like display titling than long-form body copy.