Sans Faceted Eldu 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hersh Serif' by Alphabet Agency, 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, logos, apparel, athletic, industrial, aggressive, retro, action, impact, speed, ruggedness, compactness, branding, faceted, angular, slanted, compressed, blocky.
A compact, heavy display face built from sharp, planar facets rather than smooth curves. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with crisp corners, clipped terminals, and angled joins that give many letters a chamfered, cut-from-metal feel. The forms are strongly slanted and tightly proportioned, producing a fast, forward-leaning rhythm; counters are small and geometric, and the numerals share the same squared, notched construction for a cohesive, punchy texture in lines of text.
Works well for sports identities, event posters, bold headlines, and logo wordmarks where an assertive, engineered look is desired. It also fits merchandise and apparel graphics, as well as packaging or signage that benefits from strong, angular letterforms and a sense of speed.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a sporty, high-impact voice. Its faceted geometry reads as engineered and rugged, leaning toward action, competition, and machinery rather than softness or elegance. The slant adds urgency, making the style feel like motion graphics or team branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, using faceted, angular construction and a pronounced slant to suggest motion and toughness. The consistent, blocky geometry prioritizes visual punch and brand character over long-form readability.
In continuous text the dense weight and tight internal spaces create a dark, compact color, making it best suited to larger sizes and short runs. The faceting is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, which helps maintain a unified texture when mixing cases and numbers.