Sans Faceted Etne 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Cairoli Classic' by Italiantype, 'Hornsea FC' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Fixture' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, sporty, industrial, aggressive, retro, impact, speed, compactness, branding, condensed, slanted, faceted, angular, octagonal counters.
A compact, forward-slanted display sans with heavy strokes and tightly compressed proportions. Letterforms are built from straight segments and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets and creating octagonal bowls and counters. Terminals are sharply cut, diagonals are prominent, and the rhythm is punchy and uniform, with narrow apertures and sturdy stems that keep texture dense in words. Numerals and capitals share the same chiseled geometry, producing a consistent, blocky silhouette at headline sizes.
Best suited to bold headlines, sports and motorsport-style branding, posters, and packaging where the angular, high-impact texture can carry the message. It can also work for logo wordmarks and short callouts, especially when a fast, energetic feel is desired.
The faceted construction and strong slant convey speed and impact, leaning into a sporty, action-oriented tone. Its sharp cuts and dense color feel mechanical and assertive, with a retro athletic edge reminiscent of team marks and event graphics.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint, using faceted geometry and a strong slant to suggest motion and toughness. Its consistent corner-cut system and dense word color aim for immediate recognition in display contexts.
The all-caps set reads especially rigid and emblematic, while the lowercase keeps the same angular logic with compact joins and small openings that increase intensity in continuous text. The distinctive polygonal bowls (notably in rounded letters and numerals) become a defining motif that stands out in short phrases and branding.