Sans Faceted Elme 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Gerundal' by Differentialtype, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Plau Italics' by Plau, and 'Conthey' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, esports, product packaging, sporty, industrial, aggressive, techno, dynamic, impact, motion, mechanical edge, display clarity, branding punch, angular, chiseled, faceted, slanted, compact.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with sharply faceted construction that replaces curves with clipped, planar corners. Strokes are thick and fairly uniform, with squared terminals and frequent diagonal cuts that create an octagonal, machined silhouette in bowls and counters. The letterforms feel compact and taut, with tight apertures and a slightly condensed stance in many glyphs, while overall widths vary to fit each character. The lowercase follows the same angular logic, pairing sturdy verticals with abrupt chamfers and minimal curvature for a crisp, hard-edged texture in text.
Best suited to attention-grabbing display work such as headlines, posters, and branding that benefits from a fast, forceful voice. It also fits sports and esports identities, apparel graphics, product packaging, and short UI labels where an angular, engineered look is desired.
The face communicates speed and impact, with a purposeful, mechanical edge that reads as sporty and performance-driven. Its faceting and slant suggest engineered motion—more athletic and tactical than casual or friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, high-energy sans that stays legible while emphasizing a faceted, machined aesthetic. By standardizing chamfered corners and maintaining sturdy stroke weight, it aims for a cohesive, impactful texture across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
The all-caps set has a strong signage flavor thanks to its blocky geometry and clipped corners, while the italic angle keeps long lines feeling energetic. Numerals echo the same octagonal vocabulary, helping mixed text maintain a consistent, industrial rhythm.