Sans Faceted Abres 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Camber' by Emtype Foundry, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, '946 Latin' by Roman Type, and 'Purista' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, team branding, packaging, athletic, industrial, arcade, assertive, retro, high impact, geometric uniformity, signage clarity, sports energy, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, angular, compact.
This typeface is built from heavy, geometric strokes with chamfered corners that substitute for curves, creating an octagonal, faceted silhouette throughout. Counters are squarish and tightly controlled, with consistent stroke thickness and minimal modulation. Uppercase forms are broad-shouldered and rigid, while the lowercase uses the same angular construction with a tall x-height, producing a dense, even texture in text. Numerals follow the same cut-corner logic, giving them a uniform, sign-like presence and strong alignment on baseline and cap height.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, apparel graphics, and bold brand marks where its faceted geometry can carry the design. It also works well for labels and packaging that want a rugged, engineered feel, and for short UI or signage phrases where strong, high-impact letterforms are desired.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking sports uniforms, stencil-less signage, and arcade-era display lettering. Its sharp facets and compact interior spaces give it an energetic, hard-edged voice that reads as confident and utilitarian rather than friendly or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a consistent cut-corner geometry, translating rounded forms into planar facets for a crisp, mechanical look. It prioritizes solidity and legibility at display sizes, aiming for a distinctive, uniform visual system across letters and figures.
Diagonal joins and clipped terminals create clear directional rhythm, especially in letters with angled strokes (A, K, M, N, V, W, X, Y). The tight apertures and small counters make it most effective when given adequate size or tracking, where the faceted details can remain distinct.