Sans Faceted Abbek 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cybersport' by Anton Kokoshka, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Radley' by Variatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, signage, packaging, industrial, athletic, retro, assertive, utilitarian, impact, ruggedness, geometric styling, signage clarity, sports tone, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, stencil-like, monolinear.
A compact, block-built sans with straight strokes and aggressively chamfered corners that substitute for curves, producing an octagonal, faceted silhouette across rounds and diagonals. Strokes are largely monolinear with square terminals and tight counters, giving letters a dense, high-impact texture. The uppercase set reads especially geometric and rigid, while lowercase maintains the same angular construction with simplified bowls and short, squared joins. Numerals follow the same chopped-corner logic, with clear, closed forms and consistent edge treatment that keeps the rhythm uniform in display sizes.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a hard-edged, engineered look is desirable. It also fits wayfinding, labels, and packaging that benefit from sturdy, high-contrast shapes and a disciplined geometric rhythm.
The overall tone is tough and mechanical, with a retro sports-and-signage energy. Its sharp facets and compressed internal space project urgency and strength, leaning more technical than friendly.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, cut-metal aesthetic into a straightforward sans, replacing curves with planar facets for a rugged, contemporary-industrial voice while keeping letterforms familiar and legible at display sizes.
The faceting is applied consistently to both outer corners and inner corners, so even typically round characters (like O, C, G, and 0) feel engineered rather than drawn. The design favors strong silhouettes over generous apertures, creating a dark, poster-ready color in text lines.