Sans Faceted Afwu 10 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Entropia' by Slava Antipov, 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type, 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, assertive, retro, urban, impact, condensation, distinctiveness, toughness, condensed, blocky, faceted, angular, monolinear.
A condensed, heavy display sans with sharp planar facets that replace most curves, producing chiseled corners and clipped terminals. Strokes read largely monolinear, with broad verticals and tight counters that emphasize density and impact. The letterforms are tall and compact, with squared shoulders, flattened curves (notably in C/G/O), and a generally engineered rhythm suited to short, high-contrast messages. Numerals follow the same angular construction, keeping the set visually consistent in headlines and large sizes.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, sports identity systems, apparel graphics, packaging, and bold signage where compact width and high visual weight help maximize impact. It will be most effective at medium-to-large sizes where the faceted details and tight counters remain clear.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, evoking signage, sports lettering, and industrial labeling. Its faceted geometry adds a rugged, machined character that feels both retro and contemporary, lending a tough, no-nonsense voice to titles and branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint, using faceted geometry to suggest precision and toughness while staying clean and sans-serif in construction. It prioritizes bold presence and a distinctive, chiseled silhouette over delicate readability at small sizes.
The narrow proportions and small internal spaces make the texture quite dark, especially in mixed-case text, where the lowercase maintains the same blocky, compressed feel as the caps. The design relies on straight segments and clipped joins, creating a crisp silhouette and strong vertical emphasis.