Sans Faceted Abkov 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'New Son Gothic' by Cadson Demak; 'Benton Sans', 'Benton Sans Pro', and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau; 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign; 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block; and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, signage, packaging, industrial, athletic, utilitarian, retro, mechanical, machined look, sign lettering, impactful display, rugged branding, faceted, chamfered, blocky, angular, sturdy.
A heavy, geometric sans with planar, chamfered corners that turn rounds into faceted shapes. Strokes are predominantly monolinear with crisp terminals, and curved letters (like C, G, O, S) read as octagonal forms rather than true arcs. Proportions are compact and sturdy, with wide bowls and simple, straight-sided construction; counters are generous enough to stay open at display sizes. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, giving 0/6/8/9 a punched, sign-like presence and keeping 1 as a straightforward vertical.
Best suited to display roles where the faceted geometry can read clearly—posters, large headlines, team or athletic branding, and bold wayfinding-style signage. It can also work on packaging and labels when a rugged, industrial voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the corner cuts remain distinct.
The faceting and block structure give the type a no-nonsense, engineered tone that feels at home in utilitarian labeling and hard-edged branding. Its angular rhythm also evokes retro sports and industrial signage, projecting strength and practicality over refinement.
The font appears designed to translate geometric sans proportions into a sharp, machined aesthetic, replacing soft curves with deliberate corner cuts for a strong, reproducible look. The consistent faceting suggests an intention to evoke stamped, carved, or routed lettering while preserving straightforward readability.
The design maintains consistent corner treatment across cases, helping mixed-case text look cohesive. The lowercase is built with similarly squared, simplified forms (notably single-storey shapes and straight stems), and punctuation appears clean and minimal, reinforcing the functional, graphic character.