Sans Faceted Abras 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'NT Gagarin' by Novo Typo, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Radley' by Variatype, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, signage, athletic, industrial, impactful, retro, impact, ruggedness, athletic voice, signage clarity, octagonal, blocky, angular, compact, stencil-like.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with faceted, clipped corners that replace curves with straight planar cuts. Strokes are consistently thick with tight internal counters and short terminals, creating a compact, high-ink silhouette. The uppercase forms feel squared and architectural, while the lowercase echoes the same geometry with simplified bowls and minimal rounding; the overall rhythm is punchy and dense, with slightly squarish numerals and counters that stay open enough for display use.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, sports branding, labels, and bold signage where the faceted silhouettes can read quickly. It can also work for logotypes and badges that benefit from a tough, geometric presence.
The faceted geometry and slabby mass give a sporty, utilitarian tone that reads as assertive and rugged. Its sharp corner cuts evoke athletic numbering, industrial signage, and game-day graphics, projecting a confident, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to translate the look of chamfered, cut-metal letterforms into a clean digital display face, prioritizing solidity and instant recognizability. The consistent corner faceting and compact proportions suggest a focus on energetic, athletic, and utilitarian applications rather than long-form reading.
The repeated chamfer motif is highly consistent across letters and numerals, producing a cohesive ‘octagonal’ texture in words and lines. Large sizes emphasize the engineered facets and compact apertures, while smaller sizes may begin to close up in the tight counters and joins.