Sans Faceted Abrik 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bunken Tech Sans' by Buntype, 'Faculty' by Device, 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Mercurial' by Grype, and 'Obvia' and 'Obvia Wide' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sportswear, gaming ui, industrial, techno, sporty, arcade, futuristic, impact, display, mechanical, digital, branding, octagonal, angular, blocky, chamfered, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and chamfered corners, replacing curves with crisp facets. Counters and bowls are largely octagonal or rectangular, with uniform stroke weight and blunt terminals that create a compact, sign-like silhouette. Proportions are fairly wide and stable, with squared punctuation-like details (e.g., the angular inner shapes in O/0/8) and a consistent use of diagonal cuts at joins and corners. Lowercase forms echo the same rigid construction, with simplified, boxy shapes and minimal differentiation between round and straight letters.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, team or event graphics, and logo wordmarks where its faceted geometry can read clearly. It also fits interface titling for games or tech products, and any display typography needing a rugged, industrial edge.
The faceted construction reads mechanical and assertive, evoking engineered surfaces, digital hardware, and arcade-era display lettering. Its sharp corners and dense black shapes feel energetic and competitive, leaning toward a tough, utilitarian tone rather than friendly or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold display voice through a consistent system of straight strokes and chamfered corners, creating a distinctive faceted alternative to rounded geometric sans forms. It prioritizes graphic punch and a mechanical, constructed aesthetic over neutral text readability.
The font’s personality comes from repeated 45° chamfers and octagonal counters, producing a rhythmic “cut metal” look across both capitals and numerals. At smaller sizes the tight apertures and compact counters may close in visually, while at larger sizes the planar geometry becomes a defining graphic feature.