Sans Faceted Egfo 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Obvia' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, sporty, industrial, assertive, retro, impact, speed, ruggedness, geometric edge, blocky, angular, chiseled, octagonal, compact.
A heavy, obliqued sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. Counters are tight and often polygonal, giving rounded letters like O/Q/0 an octagonal feel, while diagonals and joins stay blunt and structural. The rhythm is compact and punchy, with wide, sturdy stems, short apertures, and a generally squared-off silhouette that keeps color dense in text. Figures and capitals match the same cut-corner logic, producing a consistent, sign-like texture across the set.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where impact and a distinctive geometric edge are priorities. It works well for sports identity, event promotions, labels/packaging, and bold UI moments such as scoreboards, badges, and calls-to-action, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The faceted construction and forward slant project speed and impact, with a tough, competitive tone reminiscent of athletic lettering and hard-edged display typography. Its angular geometry reads bold and uncompromising, with a slightly retro, arcade/scoreboard flavor that feels energetic and attention-seeking.
Likely designed to deliver a high-impact sans with a consistent chamfered, planar vocabulary—combining forward-leaning momentum with rugged, machined geometry. The goal appears to be instant recognizability and strong typographic color in display contexts.
The italic angle is prominent enough to add motion without collapsing letterforms, and the chamfered terminals help maintain clarity at larger sizes while keeping a distinctive silhouette. The dense interior spaces and sharp corners can make long passages feel dark and busy, favoring shorter runs of text.