Sans Faceted Abbak 7 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Adversary BB' by Blambot, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, 'Born Strong' by Rook Supply, 'Nulato' by Stefan Stoychev, 'Hurdle' by Umka Type, 'Radley' by Variatype, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sportswear, industrial, athletic, assertive, retro, high impact, space saving, signage look, sport branding, octagonal, angular, blocky, chiseled, compact.
A compact, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners that replace curves with crisp facets. The letterforms are tall and condensed, with tight internal counters and a strong, even stroke presence that reads as largely monoweight. Joins and terminals are squared and chamfered, producing an octagonal rhythm across rounded characters like O, C, and G. Numerals and capitals share a consistent, stamped geometry, while the lowercase keeps the same faceted construction with simplified, sturdy forms.
Best suited for large-scale display work such as headlines, posters, logos, and bold packaging where the angular, cut-corner construction can be read clearly. It also fits sports and industrial-themed graphics, signage-style treatments, and short emphatic copy where density and impact are priorities.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a sporty, equipment-marking attitude. Its sharp chamfers and dense color give it an engineered, no-nonsense feel that leans retro-industrial and boldly attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through condensed proportions and faceted construction, echoing stenciled or machined lettering without literal stencil breaks. Its consistent chamfer language suggests a focus on uniform, easily repeatable shapes that hold up in bold branding applications.
The faceting creates distinctive silhouettes and strong word shapes, especially in all-caps. At smaller sizes the tight counters and dense strokes can reduce clarity, while larger settings emphasize the geometric cut-corner motif.