Sans Faceted Abnik 8 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Midsole' and 'Tradesman' by Grype, 'EFCO Colburn' by Ilham Herry, 'Obvia Condensed' by Typefolio, and 'Probeta' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, branding, packaging, industrial, athletic, sci‑fi, authoritative, retro, impact, compact fit, technical feel, signage style, sport energy, angular, blocky, octagonal, condensed, high contrast (shape).
A compact, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with chamfered, faceted planes. Counters and bowls are largely squared-off, producing octagonal interior shapes and a rigid, engineered rhythm. Stroke thickness stays consistent across the alphabet, with tight joins and flat terminals that keep silhouettes crisp. Lowercase forms follow the same geometric logic as the caps, with single-storey a/g and short, sturdy ascenders and descenders that reinforce the dense texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where strong silhouettes and an industrial edge are desired. It also fits sports-themed graphics, team marks, and short UI labels or badges when set at generous sizes, where the faceted corners remain clear.
The overall tone is tough and mechanical, with a sporty, no-nonsense presence. Its sharp facets and compact width evoke utilitarian signage, athletic numbering, and futuristic hardware labeling, reading as bold, assertive, and slightly retro-digital.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a compact footprint, using chamfered geometry to suggest strength, precision, and a technical feel. Its consistent angular construction prioritizes bold, graphic presence over softness or calligraphic nuance.
The faceting is consistent across letters and numerals, giving words a uniform, tiled pattern at larger sizes. Open apertures are kept relatively tight, and counters are small, so the strongest impact comes from the silhouette rather than interior detail.