Sans Faceted Etli 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, team apparel, gaming ui, athletic, industrial, aggressive, tactical, retro, impact, speed, toughness, modernization, angular, faceted, chamfered, compressed, oblique.
A heavy, condensed oblique sans with sharply faceted construction. Curves are largely replaced by planar cuts and chamfered corners, producing octagonal counters and clipped terminals. Strokes stay largely uniform, with compact apertures and squared, mechanical joins that keep the texture dense in lines of text. The numerals and capitals carry a blocky, sign-like presence, while the lowercase maintains the same angular logic for a cohesive, all-caps-friendly system.
This font is well suited to display roles such as sports identities, event posters, packaging callouts, and bold digital headers where its angular facets can be appreciated. It can also work for badges, teamwear graphics, and game or action-themed UI labels, particularly when set with slightly increased letterspacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, with a sporty, hard-edged attitude. Its oblique slant and chopped geometry suggest speed and impact, leaning toward utilitarian, rugged branding rather than neutral editorial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact voice using a consistent faceted vocabulary—turning traditional curves into crisp planes to create a durable, speed-forward look for attention-grabbing typography.
Distinctive diagonal notches and flattened curves give the face a stenciled-by-machining feel without breaking continuity. The tight interior spaces and faceted bowls make it read best when given room, especially at larger sizes or with generous tracking.