Sans Faceted Etzi 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, titles, packaging, industrial, techno, arcade, gothic, impact, futurism, signage, branding, angular, chamfered, blocky, crisp, faceted.
A sharply faceted display face built from straight strokes and chamfered corners, with curves consistently broken into planar segments. Stems are heavy and geometric, terminals often cut on diagonals, and bowls read as squared-off polygons rather than true rounds. The overall rhythm is compact and sturdy, with distinctive notches and angled joins that give many letters a cut-metal silhouette. Numerals and capitals follow the same hard-edged construction, keeping a uniform, engineered texture across lines of text.
Best suited to short-form display settings where its angular construction can be appreciated: headlines, posters, title treatments, logo wordmarks, and packaging. It can also work for UI or game-related branding when used at larger sizes with generous spacing, while long passages benefit from restrained line lengths due to the dense, hard-edged texture.
The tone feels mechanical and game-like, evoking signage, machinery, and retro-digital aesthetics. Its crisp facets and wedge cuts add an assertive, slightly gothic edge without becoming ornate, producing a cool, disciplined voice that reads as futuristic and tough.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric sans skeleton into a faceted, chiseled aesthetic, emphasizing diagonal cuts and polygonal bowls to create a distinctive industrial/tech voice. It prioritizes a strong silhouette and consistent angular motif for high-impact display use.
The faceting creates strong internal angles and occasional tight counters, which increases visual character but can reduce clarity at small sizes. The design’s repeated diagonal cuts and polygonal bowls provide high stylistic consistency across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.