Sans Faceted Epna 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book W1G' by Berthold, 'Chubbét' by Emboss, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute, 'Aago' by Positype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, rugged, assertive, urban, retro, impact, grunge finish, signage feel, retro wear, industrial edge, distressed, blocky, chiseled, angular, compact.
A heavy, all-caps–friendly sans with broadly squared proportions and a compact, poster-like stance. Curves are frequently simplified into planar segments, giving bowls and rounds a subtly faceted, chiseled feel rather than smooth geometry. Terminals are blunt and edges are crisp, while a consistent distressed texture introduces small chips and worn patches across strokes and counters. Uppercase forms read wide and sturdy; lowercase is straightforward and utilitarian with simple construction and minimal modulation.
Best suited to display sizes where the rugged texture and faceted construction can be appreciated—posters, event graphics, album/cover art, bold branding, and packaging. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when a hard-wearing, industrial tone is desired, but it is less appropriate for long-form reading at small sizes due to the heavy weight and distressed detailing.
The overall tone is tough and workmanlike, evoking stenciled signage, worn print, and utilitarian labeling. The faceted shaping adds a hard-edged, engineered character, while the distressing brings a vintage, gritty atmosphere that feels deliberately imperfect and tactile.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a hard-edged, constructed look, combining simplified sans forms with faceted shaping and a deliberately weathered surface. The goal reads as bold, attention-grabbing typography that feels printed, stamped, or aged rather than pristine.
The texture is integrated into many glyphs rather than appearing as isolated noise, so the face maintains a cohesive worn finish across letters and numerals. Numerals are bold and punchy, matching the uppercase for headline impact, and the overall rhythm favors strong silhouettes over delicate interior detail.