Sans Faceted Abkam 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Galvani' by Hoftype and 'Binate' and 'Global' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, industrial, assertive, playful, techy, punchy, high impact, geometric bite, industrial flavor, display clarity, brand distinctiveness, chunky, blocky, faceted, angular, stenciled.
A heavy, compact sans with broad proportions and crisp, faceted construction that replaces smooth curves with planar cuts. Strokes are uniform in thickness with squared terminals and frequent diagonal notches that create a chiseled, segmented rhythm across bowls and joins. Counters tend to be generous for the weight, and round letters (O, C, G, Q) read as polygonal shapes rather than true circles, while diagonals in K, V, W, X, and Y are steep and sturdy. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, with single-storey forms and blunt endings; figures follow the same angular, cut-in styling for a cohesive, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to display work where its angular facets can be appreciated: headlines, large-scale typography, branding marks, and packaging panels. It also fits UI titles for games, tech or hardware-themed campaigns, and sports/event graphics that need a rugged, high-impact voice. For longer text, it works most reliably in short bursts (pull quotes, subheads) with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is tough and mechanical, with a constructed, almost stamped or cut-metal feel. The faceting adds energy and a slightly mischievous edge, making the face feel contemporary and attention-grabbing rather than neutral or corporate. It reads as confident and loud, with a subtle ruggedness that can skew sporty or game-like depending on color and layout.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a strong sans foundation while injecting character through systematic faceting, producing a hard-edged, constructed look without relying on outlines or decorative effects. The goal reads as high-impact legibility with a distinctive, industrial texture that remains consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
The design’s distinctive identity comes from consistent “chip” cuts at curves and intersections, which creates visual sparkle at large sizes but can become busy if overly condensed or tightly tracked. Uppercase and numerals feel especially emblematic due to their simplified geometry and strong silhouette, while the punctuation shown in the sample text benefits from the same blunt, high-contrast-in-shape (not stroke) treatment.