Sans Faceted Afpo 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Ultimatum MFV' by Comicraft, 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Horesport' by Mightyfire, 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, and 'Goodland' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, sports branding, packaging, industrial, athletic, retro, assertive, mechanical, impact, compactness, geometric flavor, brand voice, display clarity, faceted, angular, octagonal, blocky, compact.
This typeface is built from heavy, straight strokes with clipped corners that turn bowls and terminals into small planar facets. Curves are largely avoided in favor of octagonal outlines, producing squared counters and a crisp, cut-metal silhouette. Proportions are condensed with a strong vertical emphasis, and the lowercase shows a high x-height with short extenders, keeping word shapes tight and dense. Joins are firm and geometric, and the overall rhythm is consistent and monoline in feel, with clear, rectangular apertures and counters that stay open despite the weight.
It performs best in large sizes where the faceting can be appreciated—headlines, posters, labels, and logo wordmarks. The compact proportions and strong stroke weight also suit sports branding, event graphics, and high-impact packaging where a tough, industrial presence is desirable.
The faceted construction and dense, vertical stance give the font a tough, utilitarian tone that reads as engineered and no-nonsense. It carries a sporty, uniform-like energy with a retro arcade/scoreboard edge, projecting strength and immediacy rather than softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to translate a carved, chamfered geometry into a readable text face, replacing curves with consistent planar cuts for a distinctive silhouette. Its condensed build and high x-height suggest a focus on fitting impactful text into tight spaces while maintaining a bold, uniform texture.
The distinctive clipped corners are applied systematically across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating strong stylistic cohesion. The numerals share the same angular logic, and punctuation (where shown) matches the squared, heavy texture, helping blocks of text maintain a uniform, rugged color.