Sans Faceted Abrek 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Leto Sans' by Glen Jan, 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, and 'Marble' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, sporty, assertive, mechanical, retro, maximum impact, geometric stylization, signage feel, rugged tone, angular, faceted, chamfered, blocky, octagonal.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and crisp chamfers, replacing curves with planar facets. Corners are consistently clipped, producing octagonal counters in rounded forms like O/o and 0, and giving diagonals a cut, engineered feel. Strokes are broadly uniform with squared terminals; joins are abrupt and clean, creating a sturdy, poster-forward rhythm. Proportions read compact and stable, with a straightforward cap structure and a moderate x-height in the lowercase.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, logotypes, team or event branding, and bold packaging. It can work for short UI labels or wayfinding-style callouts when large enough to preserve the angular details, but the dense texture is strongest in larger sizes.
The faceted construction and blunt weight convey a tough, utilitarian tone with a hint of retro athletic signage. Its sharp geometry feels mechanical and decisive, prioritizing impact over softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to translate a rugged, machined aesthetic into a simple sans structure by systematically faceting curves and clipping corners. It aims for immediate visual authority and a distinctive, sign-like silhouette while keeping letterforms straightforward and highly consistent.
Round-derived characters (C, G, S, O/Q, 6/8/9) lean into polygonal silhouettes, and the figures echo the same chiseled geometry for a cohesive texture. The overall color on the page is dense and even, making the face feel punchy in headlines and short lines of copy.