Sans Faceted Ablaw 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Helen Bg' by HS Fonts, 'Trade Gothic Next' by Linotype, and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, sports branding, rugged, industrial, grunge, edgy, retro, impact, distressing, texture, ruggedness, display, chiseled, angular, notched, stenciled, weathered.
A heavy, condensed sans with blocky construction and assertive vertical rhythm. Letterforms are built from broad strokes that read as straight-sided and slightly faceted, with curves simplified into chunky geometry. Many glyphs include irregular interior cut-ins and notches that break up bowls and counters, creating a distressed, almost stenciled silhouette. Terminals are mostly blunt, spacing is compact, and the overall texture is dark and punchy with consistent, deliberate “damage” across the set.
Best suited for display typography where texture and attitude are desired—posters, headlines, event graphics, album/film artwork, and bold packaging. It can also work for logos or badges when used at larger sizes, where the distressed interior cuts remain legible and intentional.
The font projects a gritty, high-impact tone that feels industrial and rough-cut rather than refined. Its chipped details suggest wear, abrasion, or carved lettering, giving it an edgy, hands-on character suited to bold, attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a tough, high-energy display look by combining a compact sans framework with faceted geometry and controlled distressing. The consistent notches and cutouts seem purpose-built to add character and a tactile, worn impression without relying on decorative serifs.
Distinctive counter-shapes and internal voids become part of the identity, especially in rounded letters and numerals, where the cutouts read like gouges or chips. The condensed proportions and dense color can reduce clarity at smaller sizes, but they amplify presence in large display settings.