Sans Faceted Abliw 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Square 721' by Bitstream; 'Britva' by Juraj Chrastina; 'Eurostile LT', 'Eurostile Next', and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype; 'Avesta Extra Bold' by Naghi Naghachian; and 'Eurostile' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, apparel, packaging, athletic, industrial, authoritative, retro, tactical, impact, ruggedness, compact fit, geometric branding, signage, blocky, angular, faceted, condensed, stencil-like.
A compact, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners. Curves are largely replaced by planar facets, producing octagonal counters and chamfered terminals across rounds like C, O, and G. The texture is dense and uniform, with tight internal apertures, squared shoulders, and strong vertical emphasis; widths vary slightly by glyph, keeping an engineered rhythm without feeling monospaced. Lowercase follows the same hard-edged construction with sturdy stems, short ascenders/descenders, and simple, utilitarian forms; figures are tall and blocky with consistent chamfering.
Best suited to high-impact headlines and short bursts of text where the angular construction can be appreciated—posters, sports branding, team merchandise, labels, and bold packaging. It also works well for wayfinding-style titles and UI or product graphics that need a rugged, technical presence.
The overall tone is assertive and functional, evoking sports uniforms, equipment labeling, and hard-surface signage. Its faceted geometry reads as tough and no-nonsense, with a mildly retro, varsity-adjacent flavor that still feels industrial and modern.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint while replacing traditional curves with machined-looking facets. The consistent chamfer language suggests a goal of creating a sturdy, uniform texture that communicates strength and clarity in display settings.
The chamfered detailing is consistent enough to create a cohesive voice at large sizes, but the tight counters and dense joins suggest it will look best with generous tracking and clear color contrast. Diagonal letters (K, V, W, X, Y) maintain a crisp, cut-metal feel that reinforces the geometric theme.