Sans Faceted Elfa 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, 'Merchanto' by Type Juice, and 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, esports, posters, headlines, apparel, sporty, assertive, industrial, dynamic, tactical, impact, speed, ruggedness, machined look, branding, angular, faceted, slanted, condensed, blocky.
A compact, slanted display sans built from sharp planar cuts rather than smooth curves. Strokes are thick and uniform, with frequent chamfered corners and clipped terminals that create a faceted silhouette across rounds and diagonals alike. Counters are tight and geometric, spacing is on the snug side, and the overall rhythm favors tall, compressed forms with strong forward lean and crisp edges. Numerals follow the same cut-metal logic, reading like stenciled blocks with angled notches and minimal interior openness.
Well-suited for sports identities, esports graphics, posters, and promotional headlines where a fast, aggressive voice is desired. It can also work for apparel marks, packaging callouts, and UI/game overlays when used in short bursts and at sizes large enough to preserve the faceted detailing.
The face communicates speed and impact, with a punchy, no-nonsense tone reminiscent of athletic branding and engineered hardware. Its faceting gives it a rugged, tactical edge, while the consistent slant adds urgency and motion.
The letterforms appear designed to translate the feel of cut, machined surfaces into a compact italic display style, prioritizing impact, speed, and rugged geometry over softness or neutrality.
The design’s sharp joins and small apertures make it most comfortable at headline sizes, where the chamfers and notches read as intentional detailing rather than texture. The sample text shows strong word-shape momentum and high contrast against white space, producing a dense, energetic typographic color in longer lines.