Sans Faceted Abbek 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'QSansPro' by Fontop, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Breuer Text' by TypeTrust, and 'Manual' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, team uniforms, posters, headlines, signage, athletic, industrial, retro, tactical, sturdy, impact, ruggedness, machined look, uniform style, display clarity, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, angular, slablike.
A heavy, all-caps-forward display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with beveled, octagonal facets. Stems are thick and uniform, terminals are square or chamfered, and counters tend toward rectangular or polygonal shapes (notably in O, D, and numerals). Proportions are compact with a steady rhythm and slightly condensed feel in some forms, while diagonals (A, V, W, X) are crisp and mechanical. Lowercase echoes the same faceted construction, with single-storey a and g and simplified, blocky joins that keep texture dense and consistent.
Well-suited for sports identities, team marks, event posters, and other headline-driven layouts where impact and toughness are desired. It can also work for wayfinding, packaging, and badge-style graphics that benefit from an angular, machined look.
The font conveys a rugged, no-nonsense tone with strong associations to uniforms, stenciled signage, and sport-style lettering. Its sharp facets and solid mass feel assertive and utilitarian, lending a vintage varsity/industrial flavor without decorative flourish.
The design appears intended to translate traditional block lettering into a faceted, chamfered system that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals. By minimizing curves and emphasizing clipped corners, it aims for high visual punch and a bold, emblematic presence in display settings.
The distinctive corner chamfers create a consistent "cut metal" effect across letters and digits, helping maintain clarity at larger sizes while producing a striking, emblem-like silhouette. Round characters become polygonal, giving the overall texture a hard-edged, engineered presence.