Sans Faceted Abkem 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Martian B' by Deltatype, 'Futo Sans' by HB Font, 'Demo' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Quan Geometric' and 'Quan Pro' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, techy, utilitarian, assertive, impact, ruggedness, geometric cohesion, signage clarity, octagonal, angular, blocky, stencil-like, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans with faceted, chamfered corners that replace curves with straight planar cuts. Strokes are uniform and boxy, with squared terminals and crisp joins, producing an octagonal rhythm in round letters and numerals. Counters tend to be rectangular or polygonal, and the lowercase shows a tall x-height with compact apertures and straightforward construction. Overall spacing and letterfit feel sturdy and slightly condensed in texture, emphasizing solid shapes over delicate internal detail.
Best suited to display settings where its angular silhouette and dense color can carry impact—headlines, posters, apparel graphics, and sports or esports identities. It also works well for labels, packaging, and wayfinding-style signage where a tough, industrial voice is desired and sizes are large enough to preserve interior clarity.
The faceted geometry gives the typeface a rugged, engineered tone that reads as sporty and mechanical. Its hard corners and blocky mass convey strength and directness, with a subtle retro-digital flavor reminiscent of signage and equipment labeling.
The design appears intended to translate a sans-serif skeleton into a chiseled, faceted aesthetic, prioritizing bold presence and a consistent polygonal language. By systematically chamfering corners and simplifying curves, it aims for a durable, high-impact look that remains coherent across letters and numerals.
Round forms like O, C, G, and 0 are built from multi-sided outlines with consistent chamfers, and diagonals in letters such as A, K, V, W, X, and Y are sharply cut and stable. The figures follow the same polygonal logic, with an octagonal 0 and an 8 built from two stacked counters, reinforcing a cohesive, modular system.