Sans Faceted Abliw 11 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Poster Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Basketball' by Evo Studio, 'Chamferwood JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Block Capitals' by K-Type, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, industrial, assertive, retro, military, impact, space saving, ruggedness, geometric styling, display clarity, blocky, octagonal, chamfered, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, compact display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners that replace curves with crisp facets. Counters are mostly rectangular and tightly enclosed, with consistent stroke thickness and minimal modulation. The glyphs favor squared terminals and chamfered joins, creating an octagonal silhouette across round letters and numerals. Lowercase forms are simplified and sturdy, with short ascenders/descenders and a generally boxy rhythm that stays legible at large sizes.
Best suited to titles, posters, and branding where strong impact and compact width are beneficial. It can work well for sports identities, event graphics, packaging callouts, and bold signage, particularly when set in uppercase or short phrases where the angular forms can dominate the page.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, combining a sporty jersey feel with an industrial, sign-paint-like toughness. Its faceted geometry reads mechanical and no-nonsense, lending a disciplined, authoritative character that can also feel retro depending on color and layout.
The design appears intended to translate a slab-free sans into a chiseled, faceted aesthetic that stays bold and readable while evoking athletic and industrial references. The consistent chamfers suggest a focus on reproducible geometric construction for emphatic display typography.
Wide verticals and tight internal spaces make the font feel dense and punchy, especially in all caps. The faceting is applied consistently, so repeated shapes (like O/Q/0 and C/G) share a unified, angular logic that holds together well in headlines.