Sans Faceted Abbes 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neuron Angled' by Corradine Fonts, 'PTL Notes Soft' by Primetype, and 'Obvia Narrow' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, athletic, industrial, assertive, retro, mechanical, impact, ruggedness, signage, branding, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, compact, angular.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with crisp chamfered corners and faceted joins that replace most curves with straight segments. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, creating dense, high-ink shapes and a strong rectangular rhythm. Counters tend toward octagonal or squared forms (notably in O/0/8), while terminals are blunt and flat, giving the design a sturdy, machined feel. Lowercase follows the same geometric logic with compact bowls and sharp cut-ins, maintaining a cohesive texture across mixed-case text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, team or event branding, logo wordmarks, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for wayfinding-style labels or UI badges where a tough, industrial voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking athletic lettering, industrial labeling, and rugged signage. Its faceted geometry reads confident and utilitarian, with a slightly retro, varsity-adjacent flavor due to the clipped corners and block proportions.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through simplified geometry and consistent, faceted construction, trading smooth curvature for cut, planar corners that feel engineered and durable. Its uniform heaviness and compact forms prioritize visibility and a strong graphic presence in display contexts.
The sharp chamfers create clear internal shapes and distinctive silhouettes, but the dense weight and tight apertures can make long passages feel dark; it performs best when given generous size or spacing. Numerals match the caps in architecture, with especially strong, emblem-like forms for 0, 8, and 9.