Sans Faceted Abrik 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Safran' by Hubert Jocham Type, 'JAF Facit' by Just Another Foundry, and 'Quercus Sans' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, sportswear, signage, industrial, athletic, assertive, retro, utilitarian, impact, ruggedness, modernist geometry, branding, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, geometric, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans with straight-sided construction and consistent chamfered corners that replace curves with planar facets. Strokes are uniform and dense, producing dark texture and strong verticals, while counters tend toward octagonal or squared forms. The face uses compact proportions and simplified terminals, giving letters a sturdy, engineered silhouette; diagonals are crisp and facets are applied consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display contexts where strong silhouette and immediate legibility at larger sizes matter—headlines, branding marks, team or event graphics, and bold packaging. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when an industrial, rugged tone is desired, though extended body text may feel heavy due to its dense color.
The overall tone is tough and no-nonsense, suggesting equipment labeling, sports identities, and bold poster messaging. Its faceted geometry reads as mechanical and slightly retro, with an energetic, high-impact presence that prioritizes strength over delicacy.
The design appears intended to translate a faceted, machined look into a practical sans system: reduce curves into straight planes, keep stroke weight consistent, and maintain a cohesive, hard-edged rhythm across the set for impactful, reproducible display typography.
The uppercase set feels especially emblematic and sign-like, with distinctive polygonal bowls and rounded forms rendered as multi-sided shapes. Lowercase retains the same angular logic, keeping rhythm tight and texture even in continuous text, while numerals follow the same cut-corner, stencil-adjacent solidity without actual breaks.