Sans Faceted Ablog 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Orecla' by Maulana Creative, 'Opinion Pro' by Mint Type, 'Solido Condensed' by Monotype, 'Born Strong' by Rook Supply, 'Kelpt' by Typesketchbook, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, logos, packaging, industrial, varsity, tactical, sporty, authoritative, impact, space-saving, ruggedness, uniformity, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, compact, stencil-like.
A compact, heavy sans built from straight strokes and chamfered corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. The forms feel squared and octagonal, with consistent stroke weight and blunt terminals that create a rigid, engineered rhythm. Counters are tight and mostly rectangular, and the overall proportions favor condensed widths with tall, sturdy verticals. Numerals and capitals share the same faceted construction, producing a uniform, sign-like texture at text sizes.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and branding where a strong, compact voice is needed. It performs well on posters, apparel graphics, team or event identities, labels, and bold packaging, and can also work for wayfinding-style callouts when set with generous tracking.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a distinctly athletic and industrial attitude. Its angular geometry reads as tough, utilitarian, and slightly retro, evoking uniform lettering, equipment markings, and hard-edged branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a strict, geometric system. By translating curves into chamfered planes, it aims for a rugged, mechanical clarity that stays cohesive across letters and numbers.
The faceting is applied systematically across the set—corners are clipped rather than rounded—so word shapes stay crisp and consistent. The dense black mass and narrow spacing tendency make it most at home in short bursts where impact matters more than airy readability.