Sans Faceted Abkef 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Innova' by Durotype, 'Baru Sans' by Kereatype, 'Santi' by Latinotype, and 'Lota Grotesque' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, industrial, sporty, retro, technical, assertive, high impact, geometric system, machined look, display clarity, angular, octagonal, blocky, stencil-like, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans with curves replaced by crisp planar cuts, producing octagonal counters and chamfered terminals throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and the overall construction favors straight segments and sharp joins over round forms. Uppercase proportions feel compact and sturdy, while the lowercase follows the same faceted logic with simplified bowls and angular shoulders; counters remain open and clearly defined at display sizes. Numerals continue the motif with clipped corners and squared-off interior shapes, creating a uniform, machined rhythm across the set.
Best suited to short, high-contrast applications such as headlines, posters, team or event graphics, product packaging, and logo wordmarks where the angular silhouette can be appreciated. It can also work for labels, wayfinding, or UI accents when used sparingly, but the strong faceting and dense color make it most effective at larger sizes.
The faceted geometry conveys a rugged, engineered tone that reads as sporty and industrial. Its sharp corners and block-like presence suggest athletic branding, machinery, and high-impact headlines, with a subtle retro sign-painter/scoreboard flavor rather than a soft or humanist feel.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric sans into a faceted, machined aesthetic—prioritizing impact and a consistent chamfered system over smooth curves. It aims for a sturdy, constructed look that stays legible while projecting a technical, high-energy character.
The repeated chamfer angles create strong patterning in words, giving text a distinctive texture that becomes more pronounced as size increases. Diagonals in letters like A, K, V, W, X, and Y appear purposeful and structural, reinforcing the font’s hard-edged, constructed personality.