Sans Faceted Ablop 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mercurial' by Grype, 'Enamela' by K-Type, 'TX Manifesto' by Typebox, 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH, 'Probeta' by deFharo, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, packaging, signage, industrial, assertive, sporty, retro, mechanical, impact, ruggedness, modernism, geometry, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, angular, compact.
A heavy, compact sans with faceted construction: strokes terminate in crisp chamfers and corners are cut into planar angles rather than smooth curves. The letterforms are built from straight segments with squared counters and clipped joins, producing octagonal silhouettes in rounds like O and 0. Vertical strokes dominate, with tight apertures and sturdy crossbars that keep the texture dense and even. Uppercase forms feel uniform and architectural, while the lowercase follows the same geometric logic with simplified bowls and a single-storey a; numerals are similarly squared-off with strong, sign-like shapes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It works well for sports and team graphics, industrial or tech-themed packaging, labels, wayfinding, and bold UI moments where angular, mechanical character is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and workmanlike, projecting a rugged, utilitarian confidence. Its angular facets evoke machinery, stamping, and hard-edged signage, giving it a sporty, no-nonsense energy with a faint retro-industrial flavor.
The design appears intended to translate the feel of cut metal or stenciled, machined lettering into a clean sans framework, emphasizing durability and clarity through faceted geometry. Its consistent chamfer logic suggests a focus on strong silhouettes and an immediately recognizable display presence.
Because many curves are replaced with chamfers, interior spaces can close up quickly at smaller sizes, and the most distinctive impact comes through at display settings. The rhythm stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, reinforcing a cohesive, engineered look.