Sans Faceted Abrab 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Gerundal' by Differentialtype and 'Heavy Boxing' by Vozzy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, sports branding, industrial, techno, retro, commanding, sporty, high impact, machined look, retro tech, graphic clarity, stencil-like geometry, angular, chamfered, faceted, blocky, octagonal.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. Counters and bowls read as squared or octagonal shapes, with consistent chamfering at joins and terminals that gives the outlines a machined feel. Proportions are compact with sturdy verticals and tight apertures in letters like a, e, and s, while round forms such as O and 0 become multi-sided rings. The texture is dense and even, producing strong silhouette clarity at display sizes and a firm, rhythmic grid-like cadence across lines.
Best suited to headlines, branding marks, packaging, and signage where bold, angular forms need to read quickly and project authority. It also fits game UI, tech-themed titles, and sports or industrial-inspired graphics that benefit from a rugged, faceted aesthetic.
The overall tone is hard-edged and utilitarian, evoking industrial labeling, arcade-era graphics, and technical interfaces. Its faceted construction and emphatic weight communicate strength and efficiency rather than softness, lending a distinctly engineered, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a consistent faceted geometry, translating classic sans structures into a sharp, modular system. By standardizing chamfered corners and polygonal curves, it aims to feel modern, technical, and highly graphic while staying legible in short bursts of text.
Distinctive chamfers create recognizable shapes in ambiguous pairs like O/0 and B/8, and the numerals follow the same octagonal logic for a cohesive alphanumeric set. The squareness and tight internal spaces increase impact but can reduce openness in longer text, especially at smaller sizes or in cramped spacing.