Sans Faceted Abres 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BF Konkret Grotesk Pro' by BrassFonts, 'Bio Sans' and 'Bio Sans Soft' by Dharma Type, and 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, team apparel, posters, headlines, packaging, athletic, industrial, tough, retro, assertive, impact, durability, display, branding, legibility, chamfered, angular, blocky, stencil-like, compact.
A heavy, angular display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with chamfered facets. The letterforms are compact and tightly constructed, with broad verticals, squared terminals, and consistent planar cuts at joints and apertures. Round characters (O, C, G, 0) read as octagonal shapes, while diagonals in V/W/X/Y are thick and forceful, creating a sturdy rhythm. Counters are small-to-medium and often polygonal, and the overall texture is dense and high-impact at headline sizes.
Best suited for logos, jerseys, merchandise, posters, and bold headline typography where the faceted silhouettes can read clearly and project strength. It can also work for packaging or signage that benefits from a machined, industrial feel, especially in short phrases or large-scale applications.
The faceted construction gives the face a rugged, utilitarian tone associated with sports lettering, equipment markings, and hard-edged branding. Its crisp cuts and massy proportions feel confident and no-nonsense, leaning toward a vintage collegiate or industrial-signage mood rather than a neutral everyday voice.
The font appears designed to translate classic block lettering into a sharply faceted, geometric system that emphasizes durability and impact. By standardizing chamfered corners and polygonal curves, it aims to deliver a distinctive, high-contrast-in-shape look that stays consistent across letters and numbers.
The design maintains a consistent chamfer language across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, helping mixed-case settings stay cohesive. Some forms suggest a stencil or cut-metal sensibility through the repeated corner notches and the way bowls and joins are simplified into flat planes.