Sans Faceted Abkef 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Innova' by Durotype, 'EB Corp' by Eko Bimantara, 'Konsens' by Hubert Jocham Type, and 'MC Rigsta' by Maulana Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, utilitarian, tech, impact, geometric rigor, signage clarity, retro-tech, faceted, octagonal, blocky, angular, compact.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets that create an octagonal silhouette in bowls and counters. Strokes are heavy and fairly uniform, with squared terminals and consistent corner chamfers that keep forms rigid and mechanical. Uppercase letters are compact and sturdy with wide, stable horizontals; the round characters (C, G, O, Q) read as multi-sided constructions. Lowercase follows the same geometry, with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a compact t; the overall fit is tight and the rhythm is dense. Numerals echo the same cut-corner logic, with the 0 rendered as an octagon and other figures showing angled joins and simplified, sign-like construction.
It performs best in display contexts where its chamfered construction can read clearly—headlines, brand marks, labels, and bold packaging systems. The sturdy shapes also suit wayfinding or industrial-themed graphics, and the numerals work well for jerseys, scoreboards, and product identifiers when set at medium to large sizes.
The faceted geometry and dense, blocklike spacing give the font a tough, engineered tone. It evokes stenciled signage and sports-number energy without literal stencil breaks, reading as practical, no-nonsense, and slightly retro-digital.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, cut-corner construction into a robust sans for impactful display, emphasizing consistency of facets across the character set. Its simplified bowls and tight, strong forms prioritize immediate recognition and a manufactured aesthetic over calligraphic nuance.
Diagonal strokes often terminate in angled cuts rather than true points, which reduces sharpness and reinforces a machined look. Apertures are generally restrained, so small sizes and long passages may feel dark and compact compared with more open grotesks.