Sans Faceted Abkef 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Graviola' and 'Graviola Soft' by Harbor Type and 'Bega' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, sporty, technical, stencil-like, retro, impact, ruggedness, machined look, display clarity, angular, faceted, octagonal, blocky, hard-edged.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing most curves with crisp planar facets. Counters tend toward octagonal forms (notably in O/0 and rounded lowercase), and terminals are squared or chamfered rather than rounded. Proportions are compact and sturdy with wide stems, firm horizontal bars, and a slightly condensed feel in some capitals, while lowercase keeps simple, constructed shapes with minimal modulation. Figures are similarly blocky and faceted, designed to read as a cohesive set alongside the caps.
Best suited to headlines, posters, logos, and brand marks where its faceted construction can be a primary visual cue. It also fits apparel graphics, sports identities, packaging, and signage that benefit from a rugged, technical feel, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is tough and engineered, with a no-nonsense, utilitarian voice that suggests machinery, equipment labeling, and competitive sports branding. Its chiseled geometry adds a retro-tech flavor—more arcade/scoreboard than minimalist corporate—while staying clean and legible at display sizes.
The design appears intended to translate a machined, cut-corner aesthetic into a straightforward sans, delivering strong presence and easy recognition. By standardizing chamfers across rounds and terminals, it aims for a cohesive, industrial look that remains readable while feeling purpose-built.
The consistent chamfering creates a strong rhythm in text, producing distinctive silhouettes in rounded letters and diagonals. The face favors impact and clarity over softness, so spacing and word shapes feel firm and emphatic in continuous copy.