Sans Faceted Elsi 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bilokos Pro' by AukimVisuel, 'Judgement' by Device, 'Kanal' by Identikal Collection, 'Behover' by Martype co, 'Oscar Bravo' by Studio K, and 'Kanal' by T-26 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, racing graphics, posters, headlines, gaming ui, sporty, aggressive, techno, industrial, action, speed emphasis, impact display, technical edge, branding punch, angular, faceted, compressed, forward-leaning, blocky.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans built from sharp, planar facets rather than smooth curves. Strokes are thick and uniform, with corners clipped into chamfers that create a geometric, cut-metal feel; counters tend to be squarish and compact. Proportions are condensed with tight interior space, and the lowercase shows a tall x-height that keeps words dark and continuous. The overall rhythm is punchy and directional, with consistent diagonals and hard terminals giving the alphabet a tightly engineered appearance.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as sports identities, motorsport or speed-themed graphics, esports/gaming titles, posters, and bold UI labels where a sense of motion is desirable. It can also work for logo wordmarks and product branding that benefits from a hard-edged, technical voice.
The face reads fast, loud, and competitive—more like a racing number set or action-title lettering than a quiet text font. Its sharp edges and italic drive convey speed, impact, and a slightly militaristic/industrial toughness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and motion through a condensed, slanted stance and consistently chamfered geometry, translating curves into crisp facets for a rugged, high-performance aesthetic.
The faceting is applied systematically across rounds and joins, producing a cohesive “cut” silhouette even in traditionally curved letters and in numerals. The density is high, so larger sizes and generous tracking help preserve counters and prevent shapes from clogging.