Sans Faceted Etba 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midsole' by Grype, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, 'From the Internet' by Typodermic, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, esports, packaging, sporty, techno, industrial, aggressive, futuristic, impact, speed, edge, display, branding, angular, faceted, compressed, slanted, blocky.
A condensed, slanted sans with sharply faceted construction that replaces curves with clipped, planar corners. Strokes are heavy and fairly uniform, producing a compact, high-impact texture with tight internal counters. The geometry leans on octagonal and chamfered forms (notably in O/0 and other rounded letters), while terminals and joins stay crisp and mechanical. Overall rhythm is forward-leaning and energetic, with sturdy, rectangular proportions and consistent corner-cut detailing across letters and numerals.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing settings where its angular personality and compressed stance can carry the design—headlines, posters, team or event branding, and energetic product packaging. It can also work for UI-style labels or display callouts where a technical, faceted look is desired, but it will be most effective at larger sizes.
The face communicates speed and intensity, with a hard-edged, engineered tone. Its faceted shapes and strong slant suggest motorsport, sci‑fi interfaces, and performance branding, leaning more assertive than friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, high-impact display sans with a distinctive faceted geometry—prioritizing a cohesive, industrial silhouette and strong forward motion for branding and titling.
Round characters resolve into multi-sided silhouettes, giving the font a distinctive "machined" look. The numeral set matches the letterforms closely, and the overall spacing and compact widths create a dense, punchy line in text settings.