Sans Faceted Abkef 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Innova' by Durotype and 'Brignell Square' by IB TYPE Inc. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, sports branding, packaging, industrial, sports, tech, sturdy, retro, impact, geometric stylization, machine aesthetic, brand distinctiveness, chamfered, octagonal, angular, blocky, monolinear.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with consistent chamfers that give many forms an octagonal, faceted silhouette. Stems are heavy and largely monolinear, with squared terminals and compact internal counters; round letters like O and C read as multi-sided polygons rather than true curves. The lowercase maintains the same geometric logic, with a single-storey a and g and a generally compact, sturdy rhythm. Numerals follow the same cut-corner construction, producing highly uniform, sign-like figures.
Best suited to display applications where its faceted geometry can be appreciated: headlines, posters, branding marks, and product or packaging typography. It can also work for signage-style labels or UI accents where a rugged, technical voice is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a purposeful, engineered feel. Its sharp corner cuts add a sporty, hardware-like energy that can read as retro-futuristic depending on color and setting. The dense, blocky presence suggests confidence and impact over delicacy.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric sans into a cut-corner, machined aesthetic, creating a distinctive identity without relying on curves. Consistent chamfers and sturdy proportions suggest a focus on impact and recognizability in branding and display contexts.
The repeated chamfer motif creates strong stylistic cohesion across caps, lowercase, and numerals, and keeps diagonals and joins feeling mechanical rather than calligraphic. Openings and apertures tend to be tight, emphasizing a compact, logo-friendly color on the page.