Sans Faceted Abbuk 11 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noteworthy' by Gerald Gallo and 'Propane' by SparkyType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, signage, packaging, industrial, techno, retro, assertive, mechanical, impact, geometry, machine-cut, distinctiveness, display, chamfered, angular, blocky, modular, octagonal.
A heavy, angular sans built from straight strokes and chamfered corners, replacing curves with crisp facets. Counters are compact and mostly rectangular or octagonal, giving rounded letters a cut, geometric feel. The stroke endings are squared and consistent, with a sturdy, poster-like silhouette and tight interior space that emphasizes mass. Lowercase forms follow the same rigid geometry, with simple single-storey constructions and minimal curvature throughout.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and short callouts where its angular mass can carry visual weight. It can also work for signage and packaging that benefits from a rugged, technical aesthetic. For longer text, larger sizes and added spacing help maintain legibility as the counters are deliberately tight.
The overall tone is hard-edged and utilitarian, with a techno-industrial character that reads as engineered rather than handwritten or expressive. Its faceted geometry evokes retro digital and arcade-era signage while still feeling contemporary and forceful. The dense black shapes create an authoritative, no-nonsense voice that suits bold statements and high-impact messaging.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact through geometric reduction: curves are rationalized into facets, and forms are simplified into sturdy, modular shapes. The intention seems to be a distinctive, machine-cut look that remains readable while projecting strength and a retro-tech sensibility.
The design’s rhythm is driven by repeated diagonals and clipped corners, producing a consistent “machined” texture across lines of text. Openings and joins are kept tight, and the numerals mirror the same cut-corner logic for a cohesive alphanumeric set. At smaller sizes, the compact counters may require generous tracking to preserve clarity.