Sans Faceted Elty 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Febrotesk 4F' by 4th february, 'Racon' by Ahmet Altun, 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Darwin Rounded' by Los Andes, and 'Manual' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, team apparel, posters, headlines, packaging, sporty, industrial, aggressive, arcade, tactical, impact, speed, ruggedness, display, branding, angular, faceted, blocky, compressed, slanted.
A heavy, slanted sans built from sharp, planar facets rather than smooth curves. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with clipped corners and chamfered joins that create a cut-metal feel across rounds and diagonals alike. Counters tend toward squarish forms, and curves (as in O, C, S, 8) resolve into segmented angles. The overall texture is dense and rhythmic, with compact openings and assertive diagonals that keep the line moving forward.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where impact and speed are desired: sports identity systems, event posters, team jerseys, product packaging, and punchy marketing headlines. It can also work for UI labels or signage when a rugged, engineered tone is appropriate and sizes are large enough to preserve the tight internal spaces.
The faceted geometry and forward slant give it a fast, forceful tone—part athletic, part industrial. It reads as energetic and tough, evoking uniforms, equipment markings, and action-oriented display graphics. The sharp cuts add a slightly retro-digital edge that can also feel arcade-like or tactical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through bold weight and a consistent faceted construction, translating traditional sans shapes into cut, angular forms. The slant and compact apertures reinforce a sense of motion and toughness, aiming for high visibility and a distinctive, sporty-industrial voice.
Numerals follow the same chamfered construction, with 0 and 8 forming octagonal-like silhouettes and strong internal counters. The face holds its character well in all-caps, while mixed case retains the same angular language for a cohesive, signage-like presence.