Sans Faceted Abnaj 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gildent' by Sronstudio, 'CFB1 Captain Narrow' by The Fontry, and 'Obvia Condensed' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, poster-ready, game-like, athletic, assertive, impact, ruggedness, geometric edge, display clarity, branding voice, angular, faceted, blocky, chiseled, compact.
A compact, heavy display face built from sharp planar facets rather than smooth curves. Strokes are uniformly thick with crisp corners, flattened terminals, and clipped joins that create an octagonal, cut-metal silhouette across rounds and bowls. Proportions are tall and tight, with squared counters and a slightly irregular, hand-cut rhythm that shows up in the varying widths and angled shoulders. Numerals follow the same faceted construction, keeping a consistent, sturdy texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its faceted silhouettes can carry a strong graphic presence. It works well for posters, branding marks, sports-inspired identities, packaging callouts, and game or event graphics that need a rugged, high-impact typographic voice.
The overall tone is tough and mechanical, evoking stamped lettering, sports numerals, and arcade or action-title styling. Its sharp geometry and dense color give it an energetic, commanding voice that reads as bold and no-nonsense. The subtle unevenness adds a gritty, handmade edge rather than a purely engineered feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in compact widths by replacing curves with cut planes and maintaining a consistently heavy stroke. Its construction suggests a goal of creating a distinctive, hard-edged display style that stays cohesive across caps, lowercase, and figures while remaining highly legible at large sizes.
Uppercase forms stay highly rectangular with minimal curvature, while the lowercase keeps the same cut-corner vocabulary for a cohesive system. The face builds strong horizontal texture and prominent silhouettes, prioritizing impact over delicate detail; it benefits from generous tracking when set in longer words.