Sans Faceted Elbi 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Gerundal' by Differentialtype, 'Morgan Poster' by Feliciano, 'Chandler Mountain' by Mega Type, 'Oscar Bravo' by Studio K, 'Yoshida Sans' and 'Yoshida Soft' by TypeUnion, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, logos, apparel, athletic, industrial, aggressive, retro, mechanical, impact, speed, toughness, compactness, display, angular, faceted, condensed, blocky, slanted.
A heavy, condensed sans with an emphatic forward slant and sharply faceted construction throughout. Curves are largely replaced by planar cuts, producing chamfered corners, angled terminals, and polygonal bowls. Strokes stay largely even in thickness, with tight internal counters and compact spacing that create a dense, high-impact texture. Numerals and capitals echo a varsity-like block structure while lowercase maintains the same angular logic for consistent rhythm in text.
Best suited to short, high-visibility settings such as sports identities, team graphics, event posters, punchy headlines, and apparel or merchandise where the angular forms can read as intentional styling. It can also work for labels or packaging that want a tough, technical or action-driven voice, especially at display sizes where the faceting is clearly visible.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a sporty, competitive edge and a hard, machine-cut feel. Its faceted geometry and slanted stance suggest speed, impact, and assertiveness, leaning toward retro athletics and action-oriented branding rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width, combining a forward-leaning stance with chiseled, geometric letterforms. By substituting curves with sharp facets and keeping strokes robust, it aims for a fast, tough, and contemporary-sport look that remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Diagonal joins and clipped apertures give many letters a “cut from plate” character, and the tight counters in glyphs like B, P, R, and 8 increase visual weight in small sizes. The slant is strong enough to read as motion, and the condensed proportions help long words stay compact while remaining bold and attention-grabbing.