Sans Faceted Elhy 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Beats' by 4RM Font, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, and 'Fixture' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, logos, apparel, athletic, aggressive, industrial, retro, impact, speed, space saving, branding, slanted, condensed, angular, faceted, blocky.
A compact, slanted display sans built from hard, planar facets rather than smooth curves. Letterforms are tall and tight with heavy, consistent strokes and clipped corners that create a chiseled, octagonal rhythm. Counters are small and often squared-off, with terminals that feel cut on a bias; diagonals and joins are emphasized, giving the alphabet a forward-leaning, kinetic silhouette. Numerals follow the same carved geometry, with the 0 and 8 rendered as angular, inset forms that read clearly at headline sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as sports and esports identities, event posters, packaging callouts, and bold UI labels. It also works well for wordmarks and merch graphics where a compact, aggressive slant helps create momentum and presence.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, with a sporty, action-oriented feel. Its sharp facets and compressed stance suggest speed, impact, and toughness, evoking team branding, motorsport, and arcade-era boldness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a consistent, faceted texture. By replacing curves with crisp planar cuts and pushing a strong forward slant, it aims for a fast, assertive voice that stays legible at display sizes.
Because the design relies on tight spacing, small counters, and many sharp interior angles, it benefits from generous tracking and solid size when used in text. In all-caps settings it reads especially uniform and punchy, while mixed case keeps the same hard-edged personality through the lowercase’s squared bowls and angled terminals.