Sans Faceted Abloy 13 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Skate' by DearType, 'Bergk' by Designova, 'Neusa' by Inhouse Type, 'Truens' by Seventh Imperium, 'Red Top' by Studio K, and 'Great Escape' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, industrial, sporty, tough, urban, retro, impact, edge, compactness, ruggedness, angular, faceted, blocky, condensed, compact.
A compact, heavy display sans built from sharp planar facets rather than true curves. Strokes are consistently thick with clipped corners, chamfered terminals, and occasional wedge-like cut-ins that give counters a polygonal feel. The proportions run relatively narrow with a tight footprint, and the rhythm is lively due to slightly irregular, hand-cut geometry across diagonals and joins. Uppercase forms read as sturdy blocks, while lowercase maintains the same faceted construction with simple, sturdy bowls and minimal detailing.
Best suited to headlines, posters, logo wordmarks, and branding where a bold, hard-edged voice is desirable. It also fits packaging, merch graphics, and sports or event materials that benefit from compact width and high visual impact.
The overall tone is forceful and gritty, with a cut-metal, street-sign energy. Its angular construction adds a retro-industrial attitude that can feel sporty and assertive, leaning toward rugged rather than refined.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum punch in limited horizontal space, using faceted geometry to suggest sturdiness and manufactured edges. Its consistent chamfers and polygonal counters prioritize a distinctive, industrial texture over smooth neutrality.
Legibility remains strong at larger sizes, but the dense weight and tight shapes can darken quickly in longer lines. Numerals follow the same clipped, polygonal logic, reinforcing a utilitarian, stamped aesthetic across alphanumerics.