Sans Faceted Abbek 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bronkoh' by Brink, 'FF Zwo' and 'FF Zwo Correspondence' by FontFont, and 'Brignell Square' by IB TYPE Inc. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, utilitarian, retro, sturdy, impact, ruggedness, machined geometry, display clarity, octagonal, chamfered, angular, blocky, compact.
A heavy, geometric display face built from straight strokes and chamfered corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. Letterforms feel compact and square-shouldered, with large, consistent stroke widths and tight interior counters that read as octagonal openings in round characters like O, C, and G. Terminals are blunt and cut on angles, producing a mechanical, stenciled-by-machining impression without actual breaks. The lowercase follows the same faceted logic, with simplified bowls and pronounced corner cuts, and the numerals echo the same octagonal construction for strong set cohesion.
Best suited to headlines, posters, title treatments, and branding where a strong, machined geometry is an asset. It also fits sports/event graphics, labels, and bold packaging systems that benefit from compact, high-impact letterforms. For longer reading or small UI sizes, it will generally work better as a secondary accent due to its dense counters and pronounced cornering.
The overall tone is tough, functional, and sporty, evoking equipment labels, varsity-inspired graphics, and hard-edged industrial signage. Its sharp facets and dense color make it feel assertive and impact-driven rather than delicate or conversational.
The design appears intended to translate rounded grotesque proportions into a hard, faceted construction that feels engineered and rugged, prioritizing visual punch and a cohesive angular motif across letters and numbers.
Wide diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) and squared curves create a steady, rhythmic texture in text, while the angular punctuation-like cuts can make small sizes look busy. Distinctive shapes—especially the octagonal O/0 and the faceted curves—help maintain identity in headlines and logos.