Sans Faceted Abnaj 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'FX Neofara' by Differentialtype, 'Hemispheres' by Runsell Type, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports, industrial, athletic, assertive, retro, sturdy, impact, signage, ruggedness, modernized block, angular, blocky, faceted, compact, chiseled.
A heavy, all-caps-forward display sans built from flat planes and clipped corners, replacing curves with short diagonals and straight segments. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. Proportions run slightly condensed in many glyphs, with squared counters and notched joins that create a crisp, machined rhythm. Lowercase follows the same faceted construction with a tall x-height and simplified bowls, while numerals are equally blocky and tightly fit.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and branding marks where its angular construction can be appreciated. It also fits packaging and label work that wants a rugged, engineered feel, as well as sports or team-style graphics that benefit from compact, blocky letterforms.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a sporty, team-signage energy. Its sharp facets and chunky silhouettes feel mechanical and no-nonsense, leaning into a bold, retro-industrial attitude that reads as confident and attention-grabbing.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through dense color and a consistent faceted geometry, translating traditional block lettering into a sharper, more mechanical form. The goal is clear recognition at display sizes, with a distinctive planar texture that differentiates it from purely rectangular grotesques.
Diagonal corner cuts are used repeatedly to suggest curvature (notably in C, G, O/Q, and S), giving the face a distinctive ‘cut metal’ personality. The black weight and tight internal spaces favor large sizes, where the faceting becomes a defining texture rather than a potential readability constraint.