Sans Faceted Elme 12 is a bold, normal width, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Gerundal' by Differentialtype and 'Core Mellow' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, esports, apparel, athletic, industrial, aggressive, futuristic, technical, impact, speed, edge, modernity, strength, angular, faceted, chamfered, compact, high-contrast.
This typeface uses sharply faceted forms that replace curves with planar cuts, producing octagonal and wedge-like counters across letters and numerals. Strokes are consistently heavy with squared terminals and frequent chamfered corners, creating a crisp, hard-edged silhouette. The italic slant adds forward momentum, while the overall geometry stays tight and compact with sturdy verticals and diagonals. Spacing appears relatively snug, and the jagged, polygonal construction gives the outlines a machined, stenciled-in-spirit rhythm without actual breaks.
Best suited for bold display applications such as sports identities, event posters, esports/team graphics, packaging, and apparel lettering where an aggressive, angular voice is desired. It also works well for short technical labels, numbers, and callouts that benefit from strong, faceted forms and immediate visual punch.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a sporty, no-nonsense attitude. Its sharp facets and forward lean read as energetic and competitive, suggesting speed, impact, and a slightly militaristic or industrial edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through hard, geometric facets and a forward-leaning stance, prioritizing a fast, engineered look over softness. It aims for a consistent, angular system that stays legible and assertive in large sizes while projecting a contemporary, performance-driven character.
Numerals and round characters lean heavily into octagonal construction, which keeps the texture consistent in both headline text and sequences like scores or identifiers. The letterforms maintain a disciplined, modular feel, and the angled cuts create distinctive word shapes that stand out strongly at display sizes.