Sans Faceted Etmi 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Citadina' by Graviton, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: team branding, sportswear, headlines, posters, packaging, sporty, industrial, aggressive, tactical, retro, speed, impact, ruggedness, mechanical feel, display emphasis, faceted, angular, condensed, slanted, blocky.
A compact, slanted sans with crisp, faceted construction that replaces curves with short planar cuts. Strokes are heavy and uniform, with frequent chamfered corners that create an octagonal rhythm in bowls and counters (notably in O/0 and B). The condensed proportions and tight apertures increase vertical emphasis, while diagonals and angled terminals give the letters a forward-leaning, engineered feel. Numerals match the uppercase in density and corner treatment, producing a consistent, hard-edged texture across mixed settings.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as sports and esports branding, athletic apparel graphics, event posters, punchy headlines, and packaging where a rugged, technical look is desired. It can also work for labels, signage, and UI moments that benefit from a strong condensed voice, especially at larger sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, combining a sporty, competitive energy with an industrial, machined edge. The faceting and slant suggest speed, impact, and toughness rather than softness or neutrality, making the voice feel confident and attention-grabbing.
The letterforms appear designed to convey speed and toughness through a condensed stance, consistent slant, and faceted corner system. By standardizing chamfers and minimizing curvature, the design emphasizes a fabricated, high-performance aesthetic intended for bold display communication.
The design keeps a disciplined geometric logic—corners are repeatedly clipped at similar angles, and round forms are rendered as multi-sided shapes. This produces strong silhouette recognition at display sizes, though the tight internal spaces and compact width can make long passages feel dense.