Sans Faceted Elra 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive, and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, team uniforms, headlines, posters, gaming ui, athletic, tactical, industrial, aggressive, futuristic, impact, speed, ruggedness, modernity, cohesion, angular, faceted, chiseled, blocky, slanted.
A heavy, slanted sans with sharply faceted construction, where rounded forms are replaced by clipped corners and straight segments. Strokes stay broadly uniform, creating dense silhouettes with crisp internal counters and polygonal bowls. The overall rhythm is forward-leaning and compact, with tight apertures and short, chamfered terminals that keep edges looking machined and purposeful.
This font is best used where impact and motion are desired: sports identities, team marks, event graphics, and bold poster headlines. It can also work well in gaming or sci‑fi interfaces for labels and short bursts of text where the angular, tactical character supports the theme.
The tone feels sporty and high-impact, with a hardened, technical edge. Its angular cuts and forward slant suggest speed, force, and a no-nonsense attitude suited to competitive or action-oriented themes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a fast, forward-leaning stance and a distinctly faceted aesthetic. By standardizing chamfered corners and minimizing curvature, it aims for a modern, industrial voice that stays cohesive across letters and numerals.
The faceting is applied consistently across both uppercase and lowercase, giving the set a cohesive, engineered look. Numerals follow the same clipped geometry, maintaining strong readability at larger sizes while emphasizing a rugged, graphic presence.