Sans Faceted Abdab 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ft Zeux' by Fateh.Lab and 'Nasional Sans' by Jetsmax Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, signage, industrial, assertive, athletic, retro, utilitarian, impact, signage clarity, geometric styling, ruggedness, brand distinctiveness, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, condensed, geometric.
A heavy, compact sans with planar, chamfered corners that turn curves into crisp facets. Strokes are monolinear and rectangular in feel, with squared terminals and frequent 45° cuts that create an octagonal silhouette in rounds like O, C, and 0. Counters are tight and mostly rectangular, apertures are controlled, and joins stay firm and mechanical, producing a rigid, engineered rhythm. The lowercase follows the same angular construction with single-storey forms and minimal modulation, while figures are similarly chiseled and built for impact.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos, and brand marks where its angular construction can be a defining visual cue. It also works well for signage, labels, and scoreboard-style graphics, and for display typography in packaging or apparel where a tough, engineered voice is desired.
The overall tone is forceful and functional, with a hard-edged, machined character that reads as sporty and industrial. Its faceted geometry evokes signage, equipment labeling, and vintage athletic or team graphics, projecting confidence and toughness rather than warmth or delicacy.
Likely designed to translate a bold sans structure into a faceted, planar aesthetic that stays legible while feeling carved or machined. The goal appears to be a compact display face with strong silhouette recognition, built around consistent chamfers and squared counters for a distinctly industrial, sporty presence.
The design’s consistent corner chamfers create strong patterning at text sizes, and the tight internal spaces can make dense words feel compact and punchy. Straight-sided diagonals and notched junctions add a slightly stenciled, constructed impression without actually breaking strokes.