Sans Faceted Ettu 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midsole' by Grype; 'Navine', 'Revx Neue', and 'Revx Neue Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive; and 'Syke' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, esports, posters, headlines, packaging, sporty, industrial, techy, energetic, aggressive, emphasize speed, project toughness, geometric display, mechanical precision, angled, chiseled, octagonal, condensed joins, oblique.
An oblique sans with faceted construction: curves are replaced by straight segments and clipped corners, producing octagonal bowls and angular terminals throughout. Strokes stay visually even with low modulation, while the italic slant and compact inner counters create a fast, forward-leaning rhythm. Uppercase forms are sturdy and geometric, and the lowercase follows the same planar logic with simplified, angular joins and squared-off apertures. Numerals echo the same cut-corner geometry, maintaining a consistent, mechanical texture in continuous text.
Well-suited to short, high-impact settings such as sports and esports identity, event posters, product marks, and packaging where angular geometry reads as strength and speed. It also works for tech-leaning display typography, especially when set at larger sizes where the faceting and clipped corners remain crisp and intentional.
The faceted, forward-leaning shapes give the typeface a high-velocity, performance-oriented tone. Its sharp corners and engineered geometry feel technical and tough, suggesting precision, machinery, and competitive energy rather than softness or warmth.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric sans into a planar, machined aesthetic—substituting curves with facets and adding an oblique stance to emphasize motion. The goal seems to be a distinctive, high-impact display voice that stays coherent across caps, lowercase, and numerals through consistent chamfering and straight-line construction.
The repeated use of chamfered corners and straight-edged bowls creates a distinctive stencil-like solidity without actual breaks. In longer lines the strong diagonal slant and tight counters amplify momentum, making the overall texture feel dense and purposeful.