Sans Faceted Abrek 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Ciutadella' by Emtype Foundry, 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive, and 'Manifest' by Yasin Yalcin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, apparel, packaging, sporty, industrial, assertive, retro, tough, impact, ruggedness, signage, athletic tone, geometric clarity, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, compact, angular.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with sharp chamfered corners that turn curves into straight planar facets. Forms feel octagonal and tool-cut, with uniform stroke weight, flat terminals, and squarish counters. The lowercase is large and sturdy, with simplified bowls and minimal modulation, while the uppercase reads like signage lettering with consistent geometric rhythm. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, producing compact, punchy figures with strong silhouette clarity.
Best suited to display typography where impact and quick recognition matter—headlines, posters, sports identities, team graphics, apparel marks, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when set with generous spacing, but it is less comfortable for extended text.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a sporty, industrial energy that recalls athletic lettering and hard-edged labeling. Its faceted construction gives it a mechanical toughness, making it feel confident, loud, and attention-seeking rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears intended to translate a traditional block sans into a faceted, chamfered system that feels engineered and durable. By replacing curves with angled planes and keeping strokes consistently thick, it prioritizes strong silhouettes and a rugged, contemporary-utility look.
The faceting creates distinctive notches and clipped corners that add texture in headlines and at display sizes. Dense interior spaces and squared counters increase impact but can make long passages feel heavy, especially at smaller sizes or tight line spacing.