Sans Faceted Epje 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, poster, rugged, retro, impact, ruggedness, display strength, bold branding, sign clarity, blocky, compact, sturdy, angular, distressed.
A heavy, compact display face built from chunky, largely straight-sided forms with clipped corners and squared terminals. Curves are simplified into broad arcs and flat facets, producing a sturdy, engineered silhouette with minimal modulation. The lowercase shows a strong, even rhythm with robust stems and short apertures, while counters stay relatively tight in letters like a, e, and s. The figures are similarly weighty and geometric, with consistent thickness and a firm, upright stance.
Best suited to headlines, logos, posters, and signage where a forceful, high-impact voice is desired. It can work well for sports branding, product packaging, and bold editorial callouts, particularly when paired with simpler supporting text. For longer passages, using larger sizes and adding spacing helps preserve legibility.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with an unmistakably rugged, workmanlike presence. Its angular construction and dense color read as assertive and energetic, evoking sports lettering, industrial labeling, and vintage poster headlines. The slightly worn texture visible in the fills adds a tough, weathered attitude without changing the core structure.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through condensed, block-like shapes and faceted curve handling, creating a strong silhouette that holds up in demanding display contexts. The consistent heft and squared finishing suggest an emphasis on durability and straightforward readability at large sizes.
At text sizes the dense weight and tight counters can reduce interior clarity, so it benefits from generous tracking and shorter line lengths. The design’s strong rectangular footprint makes it especially impactful in all caps, where the uniform heft creates a solid typographic block.