Sans Faceted Etla 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bourgeois' by Barnbrook Fonts, 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Grillmaster' by FontMesa, 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Solido Condensed' by Monotype, and 'Born Strong' by Rook Supply (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logotypes, packaging, athletic, industrial, assertive, retro, impactful, high impact, space saving, motion cue, rugged branding, geometric styling, angular, faceted, condensed, blocky, slanted.
A heavy, condensed display sans built from straight strokes and sharp, faceted corners rather than smooth curves. The forms are consistently slanted, with clipped terminals and polygonal counters that create an octagonal, machined look in letters like O, Q, and G. Strokes stay largely uniform, producing a dense texture, while varied character widths (from compact I to broader M/W) keep the rhythm lively. Numerals and capitals feel especially sturdy and sign-like, with strong verticals and tightly controlled apertures.
Best suited for short, prominent text where its angular construction and compact width can work as a strong graphic signal—headlines, posters, athletic identity systems, team/apparel graphics, packaging titles, and attention-grabbing labels. It can also work for punchy UI badges or cover art where a rugged, forward-leaning display style is desired.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, evoking sports lettering, industrial labeling, and action-oriented branding. Its sharp facets and forward slant add urgency and motion, giving headlines a competitive, high-impact voice with a slightly retro arcade/scoreboard edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using a consistent faceted geometry to suggest speed, toughness, and mechanical precision. The slant and clipped construction prioritize a distinctive silhouette and high-energy presence over neutral readability in long passages.
Diagonal joins and clipped corners are used throughout to maintain the faceted motif, keeping curves to a minimum and reinforcing a hard-edged silhouette at larger sizes. The compact spacing and dense black shapes make the font read as a bold graphic element rather than a text face.