Sans Faceted Egbi 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Compasse' by Dharma Type and 'Manual' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, team apparel, posters, headlines, esports graphics, sporty, industrial, aggressive, arcade, impact, speed, ruggedness, futuristic edge, angular, beveled, octagonal, slanted, blocky.
A heavy, slanted display sans built from straight strokes and sharp corners, replacing curves with clipped, faceted planes. Counters are compact and often polygonal, with consistent chamfered terminals that create an octagonal rhythm across rounds like O, C, and G. The overall texture is dense and high-impact, with sturdy stems, tight apertures, and a forward-leaning stance that reads like engineered lettering rather than pen-drawn italics. Numerals follow the same cut-corner logic for a cohesive, sign-like feel.
Best suited to bold headlines, branding marks, and short bursts of copy where impact matters most. It works well for sports and esports identities, event posters, product packaging, and industrial or tech-themed graphics, especially when paired with simple layouts and generous spacing.
The faceted geometry and strong slant project speed, toughness, and a competitive tone. It feels at home in high-energy contexts—part sports branding, part industrial warning label—with a hint of retro arcade or sci‑fi utility.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, powerful display voice by combining an italicized stance with chamfered, planar construction. Its consistent corner-cut system suggests a goal of making an angular, machined look that remains cohesive across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Diagonal joins and cropped corners create clear directional emphasis, making short words and initials pop. In longer text the dense, angular shapes can feel insistent, so it reads best when given breathing room and used for emphasis rather than continuous reading.