Sans Faceted Abkif 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, assertive, mechanical, poster-ready, impact, ruggedness, signage look, geometric feel, industrial voice, angular, faceted, blocky, chamfered, heavyweight.
A heavy, angular display face built from straight strokes and planar facets rather than true curves. Corners are consistently chamfered, producing octagonal and notched silhouettes in bowls and counters (notably in O, Q, 8, and 9). Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, and terminals are cut square or at short angles, giving letters a machined, stamped feel. Proportions are compact and sturdy, with tight apertures and squarish interior spaces; widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating a punchy, irregular rhythm in text.
Best suited to display use where impact matters: posters, headlines, labels, and brand marks that benefit from a hard-edged, engineered look. It can also work for short signage and wayfinding-style text when set with ample size and spacing to keep the tight apertures from filling in.
The overall tone is bold and mechanical, suggesting utilitarian signage and rugged branding. Its faceted construction adds a retro-industrial flavor, reading as tough, energetic, and attention-seeking rather than refined.
The design appears intended to translate a bold sans structure into a faceted, cut-metal aesthetic, prioritizing solidity and high visibility. Its consistent chamfers and squared counters aim for a cohesive, industrial voice that remains legible while feeling distinctly constructed.
The uppercase is especially monolithic and geometric, while the lowercase keeps the same faceted logic and compact counters, preserving a consistent texture across mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same cut-corner vocabulary, with strong, emblem-like forms that hold up well at large sizes.