Sans Faceted Ablen 11 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MARLIN' by Komet & Flicker and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, sporty, assertive, retro, tough, impact, compactness, geometric edge, signage, angular, faceted, blocky, condensed, monoline.
A compact, heavy, faceted display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners in place of curves. The silhouettes are strongly geometric and mostly monoline, with squared terminals and consistent, planar chamfers that create a crisp, cut-from-metal feel. Counters are tight and often rectangular, and the overall rhythm is dense and vertical, emphasizing solidity and impact at headline sizes. Numerals and capitals share a uniform, disciplined structure, while the lowercase keeps the same angular construction and compact proportions for a cohesive texture in words.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, event posters, team or club branding, and packaging where a tough, angular voice is desired. It also works well for badges, labels, and display typography that needs to read as sturdy and engineered, especially when set large.
The tone is bold and forceful, with a rugged, utilitarian energy. Its sharp facets and compressed stance suggest machinery, sports branding, and poster-era toughness rather than softness or refinement. The overall impression is confident and attention-grabbing, with a hint of retro signage character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact width while maintaining a distinctive, chiseled geometry. By replacing curves with planar cuts and keeping stroke weight consistent, it aims for a strong, industrial display look that remains coherent across letters and numerals.
The faceting is applied consistently across the set, producing clear edges and strong internal negative shapes. Because counters and joins are tight, the design benefits from ample size and spacing so the angular details remain distinct.