Sans Faceted Abbak 8 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY' by Andrew Footit, 'Chamferwood JNL' and 'Deerfield JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Nulato' by Stefan Stoychev, and 'Radley' by Variatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, industrial, sporty, tactical, retro, impact, branding, utility, angled, blocky, chamfered, geometric, compact.
A heavy, block-built sans with planar, chamfered corners that replace curves with straight facets. Strokes are consistently thick with a cut, engineered feel, and counters are mostly rectangular or octagonal, keeping the forms tight and compact. The caps read tall and sturdy with broad, flat terminals, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X) are sharply handled and visually rigid. Lowercase follows the same faceted logic, with simplified bowls and angular joins, producing a strong, uniform texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, logos, and short display copy where the faceted construction can read clearly and add character. It works well for sports branding, product packaging, and wayfinding-style signage that benefits from bold, angular letterforms. For longer text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where the tight counters and heavy texture don’t overwhelm.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, suggesting equipment labeling, athletics, and industrial signage. Its sharp facets add a technical, machined attitude that feels disciplined rather than friendly, with a slightly retro scoreboard or stenciled-marker energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a mechanical, faceted construction that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and an engineered aesthetic, aiming for a dependable, sign-paint and jersey-number kind of presence.
Numerals are particularly sign-like, using squared counters and clipped corners that maintain clarity at larger sizes. The design favors solid silhouettes and crisp edges over softness, giving headlines a dense, high-impact rhythm.