Sans Faceted Elwe 16 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Revx Neue' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Celdum' and 'Metral' by The Northern Block, and 'TT Hoves Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming, event promo, sporty, aggressive, futuristic, industrial, action, impact, speed, tech edge, brand punch, display focus, angular, chiseled, geometric, oblique, blocky.
A heavy, oblique sans with sharply faceted construction that replaces most curves with planar cuts. Strokes are broad and uniform, with squared terminals, clipped corners, and compact counters that create a tight, muscular texture. The slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, and the overall rhythm is energetic, with slightly irregular width behavior from glyph to glyph that reinforces a custom, engineered feel. Numerals echo the same cut-corner geometry, staying bold and highly graphic.
Best used for short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, title cards, and branding that benefits from a fast, aggressive voice. It also fits sports, motorsport, gaming, tech-themed promotions, and merchandise graphics where bold, angular letterforms help create instant presence.
The font conveys speed and impact, combining a mechanical, machined edge with an assertive, competitive tone. Its sharp facets and forward lean read as high-intensity and modern, suited to loud messaging rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual force with a forward-leaning stance and a faceted, cut-metal geometry, prioritizing striking silhouettes and motion over quiet readability in extended text.
The faceting is applied systematically, producing recognizable silhouettes while keeping a hard-edged, almost stencil-like crispness at corners. The dense black shapes and narrow interior spaces favor larger sizes where the angular detailing stays clear.