Sans Faceted Eppa 10 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Pro Sotan' by Differentialtype, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype, and 'Predige' by Type Dynamic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, t-shirts, industrial, rugged, playful, punchy, retro, impact, texture, geometric edge, display strength, branding, chiseled, angular, faceted, blocky, compact.
A heavy, compact sans with sharply cut, faceted geometry that replaces many curves with planar angles. Strokes are dense and assertive, with squared terminals and occasional wedge-like notches that create a carved, chiseled feel. Counters are relatively tight and often simplified, producing a strong silhouette and high ink coverage. The overall rhythm is steady and upright, with slightly irregular internal cuts that give the forms a distressed, stamped texture without breaking legibility at display sizes.
Best suited for short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging titles, and apparel graphics where its faceted construction and rugged texture can read clearly. It will be most effective at medium-to-large sizes, especially in designs that benefit from an industrial or retro display tone.
The font conveys a rugged, industrial energy with a hint of playfulness, like lettering cut from metal or printed with a worn stencil. Its angular facets and dense weight feel bold and emphatic, suited to attention-grabbing messages and graphic, poster-like communication.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through dense strokes and a distinctive faceted construction, offering a geometric alternative to rounded display sans styles. The subtle distressed cuts suggest a desire to add tactile character and a handcrafted, stamped impression while keeping the letterforms broadly familiar.
Uppercase forms read as sturdy blocks with geometric modulation, while lowercase keeps a simple, single-story feel in several letters and maintains the same faceted language. Numerals are similarly heavy and straightforward, designed to match the strong caps and maintain visual consistency in headlines and labels.