Sans Faceted Etli 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Posterman' by Mans Greback, 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, branding, packaging, sporty, aggressive, industrial, retro, impact, speed, space saving, machined look, angular, faceted, condensed, slanted, blocky.
A heavy, condensed sans with a pronounced forward slant and a faceted, planar construction that replaces curves with clipped corners and straight segments. Strokes stay largely uniform, producing a dense, poster-like color and a brisk, mechanical rhythm. Counters are compact and geometric, and many joins terminate in beveled corners that create a chiseled silhouette. Numerals and capitals share the same tight width and sturdy stance, maintaining strong consistency across the set.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, and short emphatic phrases where the sharp facets and slanted stance can carry the visual message. It works well for sports and motorsport themes, industrial or tactical branding, apparel graphics, packaging callouts, and punchy promotional materials where a bold, compressed look is desirable.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, with a speed-and-impact feel driven by the slant and hard-edged facets. It reads as utilitarian and competitive—more about momentum and strength than elegance—while the octagonal, cut-metal shaping adds a retro-industrial flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a condensed footprint with a fast-leaning posture. The faceted construction suggests a deliberate move toward a machined, cut-out aesthetic that remains consistent across letters and figures for strong branding cohesion.
In longer lines the dense shapes and narrow apertures create a continuous dark texture, so spacing and size will strongly influence legibility. The italic angle and angular terminals give it a distinctive forward motion that stands out in headlines and short bursts of text.