Sans Faceted Etpy 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type and 'Galderglynn 1884' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, apparel graphics, packaging, sporty, industrial, aggressive, mechanical, retro, space saving, impact, speed, ruggedness, distinctive texture, angular, faceted, slanted, compressed, blocky.
A tightly condensed, heavy sans with a pronounced forward slant and a faceted construction that replaces curves with straight planes and clipped corners. Strokes stay largely uniform in thickness, producing a dense, compact texture, while counters are small and often polygonal. Terminals are sharp and chamfered, and joins feel engineered rather than calligraphic, creating a crisp, hard-edged rhythm across both caps and lowercase. Figures and punctuation follow the same chiseled geometry, keeping the overall palette consistent and forceful.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports or motorsport branding, and bold packaging callouts. It also works well for logos, badges, and apparel graphics where the condensed width and sharp facets can create a compact, energetic mark. For longer text, it’s most effective as an accent style rather than a primary reading face.
The tone is assertive and kinetic, with a speed-and-impact feel driven by the slant and the compressed, heavyweight silhouette. Its angular facets evoke machined parts, racing graphics, and rugged signage, giving it a no-nonsense, action-oriented character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a distinctive, engineered silhouette. By using planar cuts and chamfered corners throughout, it aims to communicate speed, toughness, and modern utility in display typography.
The faceting introduces a distinctive sparkle at display sizes, but the dense apertures and tight interior spaces can make long passages feel dark and busy. The oblique stance reads as intentional emphasis rather than a subtle italic companion, and the design’s consistent chamfers help maintain cohesion across mixed-case text and numerals.