Sans Faceted Elko 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kensmark' by BoxTube Labs, 'Quantico' by MADType, and 'Industria Sans' by Resistenza (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, esports, packaging, industrial, sporty, tactical, mechanical, assertive, impact, speed, ruggedness, machined look, display emphasis, chamfered, angular, blocky, compact, stenciled.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with sharp chamfers and faceted cuts replacing most curves. Strokes are broadly uniform, with squared terminals and octagonal-like counters that create a machined, plate-cut feel. The forms are compact and tightly constructed, using clipped corners on bowls and joints to keep silhouettes crisp; diagonals are prominent, and widths vary noticeably across letters (e.g., wider W vs. narrower I). Numerals echo the same cut-corner geometry, staying sturdy and legible in large display sizes.
Best suited to display work where its faceted geometry and slanted energy can read at a glance—headlines, posters, sports and esports identities, product packaging, and bold interface labels. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a rugged, mechanical voice is desired.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, suggesting engineered strength and speed. Its angled stance and hard edges communicate motion and impact, while the consistent faceting adds a tactical, equipment-like character rather than a friendly or organic one.
The design appears intended to translate the look of chamfered hardware and cut panels into a typographic system, prioritizing impact and a strong silhouette. Its consistent corner-cut language and forward lean aim to convey speed, toughness, and modern industrial precision.
The faceting is applied consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving the set a cohesive ‘cut metal’ rhythm. Apertures and internal spaces tend to be squarish and restrained, which boosts punch in headlines but can make long passages feel dense compared to rounder grotesks.