Sans Faceted Abrub 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, gaming, industrial, futuristic, aggressive, techno, gothic, impact, edginess, modernize gothic, signage strength, graphic texture, angular, chiseled, geometric, blocky, faceted.
A heavy, angular display face built from straight strokes and sharp planar cuts, replacing curves with faceted corners and clipped terminals. Forms are predominantly geometric with a tall, sturdy stance and tightly controlled internal counters that read as small, polygonal apertures (notably in O, D, 0, and 8). Joins are crisp and mechanical, with frequent diagonals that create a beveled, chiseled effect across bowls and shoulders. Spacing and widths vary by character, giving the rhythm a slightly uneven, constructed feel while maintaining strong silhouette clarity at larger sizes.
Best suited for short, prominent text where its sharp facets and dense weight can be appreciated—posters, headlines, branding marks, apparel graphics, and game or entertainment titles. It also works well for bold labels and packaging where a rugged, industrial voice is desirable.
The overall tone is hard-edged and forceful, evoking machined metal, signage, and game/tech interfaces. Its faceted geometry and pointed details lend a combative, high-energy voice that can feel both retro-blackletter-adjacent and distinctly modern in execution.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through faceted geometry and compact counters, translating blackletter-inspired sharpness into a simplified, sans-like structure. The consistent use of beveled angles suggests a deliberate focus on a carved, metallic, or digital-armor aesthetic for display typography.
Many letters emphasize notches and angled inktraps, producing a stenciled/engraved impression without fully breaking strokes apart. Numerals follow the same polygonal logic, with especially graphic, emblem-like shapes that prioritize impact over small-size legibility.