Sans Faceted Abbib 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Febrotesk 4F' by 4th february, 'Infield' by BoxTube Labs, 'Elephantmen' and 'Elephantmen Variable' by Comicraft, 'Mercurial' and 'Tradesman' by Grype, 'Revx Neue' by OneSevenPointFive, and 'Obvia' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, sports branding, tech packaging, industrial, techno, sporty, aggressive, retro, impact, machined look, futurism, athletic tone, angular, chamfered, blocky, geometric, stenciled.
This typeface is built from sturdy, geometric strokes with chamfered corners that replace most curves with straight segments. Terminals are blunt and squared off, counters tend toward rectangular forms, and circular letters like O/C/G are faceted into octagonal silhouettes. The overall texture is dense and compact with consistent stroke weight and clear, hard-edged joins, producing a rigid, engineered rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
It performs best in headlines, posters, logos, and brand marks where crisp edges and strong silhouettes are desirable. The faceted shapes also suit sports identity systems, industrial/tech packaging, signage, and on-screen titles where a tough, engineered tone helps the message cut through.
The faceted construction gives the font a mechanical, high-impact voice that feels utilitarian and assertive. Its sharp corners and squared counters suggest a tech-forward or industrial mood, with a sporty, arcade-like edge when set large.
The design appears intended to translate a sans foundation into a planar, cut-corner aesthetic that reads as manufactured and modern. By standardizing chamfers and keeping stroke weight steady, it aims for bold, high-contrast silhouettes that remain coherent across letters and numerals.
Uppercase forms read especially strong in display settings, while the lowercase retains the same angular logic, creating a unified, monoline presence. Numerals follow the same cut-corner geometry; figures like 0, 6, 8, and 9 emphasize polygonal bowls, reinforcing the font’s machined character.