Sans Faceted Abbas 12 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Leftfield' by Fenotype, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'Hurdle' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, apparel, industrial, athletic, assertive, utilitarian, retro, impact, ruggedness, team style, modernized retro, octagonal, chamfered, angular, stencil-like, blocky.
This typeface is built from straight strokes with crisp chamfered corners, replacing curves with faceted, octagonal geometry. Stems are heavy and uniform in color, with compact counters and squared terminals that keep the silhouette tight and punchy. Uppercase forms read like condensed block letters, while the lowercase keeps a similarly rigid construction with simplified bowls and short joins, maintaining a consistent, engineered rhythm. Figures and round letters (O/0, C, G) use angled cut-ins rather than true arcs, reinforcing the planar, cut-metal look.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and branding that benefits from a strong, angular presence. It also fits sports and team-style graphics, signage, and apparel or merch applications where bold silhouettes and quick recognition are more important than extended readability at small sizes.
The overall tone is tough, no-nonsense, and sporty, evoking varsity labeling, industrial signage, and equipment markings. Its hard angles and dense black shapes feel confident and commanding, with a slightly retro, machine-made character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through condensed block forms and systematic corner faceting, creating a rugged, fabricated aesthetic that stays consistent across the alphabet and numerals.
Diagonal strokes (A, V, W, X, Y) are sharply peaked and clean, and the faceting is applied consistently across both letters and numerals for a cohesive texture. The compact apertures and tight internal spaces increase impact at display sizes but can make long passages feel visually dense.