Sans Faceted Elgu 12 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bricked' by Cristian Mielu, 'Aureola' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Hornsea FC' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Fixture' by Sudtipos, and 'Kenyan Coffee' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, esports, titles, sporty, aggressive, futuristic, industrial, action, impact, speed, modernity, edge, condensed, slanted, faceted, angular, blocky.
A tightly condensed, slanted display sans with heavy, uniform strokes and sharply faceted corners that replace most curves with planar cuts. Counters are small and often rectangular, with consistent chamfering at terminals that creates a crisp, mechanical rhythm. The overall texture is dense and forward-leaning, with compact apertures and a strong emphasis on verticals and diagonals that keeps word shapes taut and energetic. Numerals and capitals match the same angular logic, maintaining a cohesive, impact-first silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a fast, forceful voice is desired. It works especially well for sports and esports identities, action-themed titles, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics that need a compact footprint with maximum punch.
The face projects speed and force, reading as assertive and high-energy. Its sharp facets and compressed stance give it a tactical, motorsport, and sci‑fi flavored tone—more about momentum and attitude than softness or nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact condensed italic with a chiseled, engineered feel. By trading roundness for facets and keeping strokes uniform and dense, it prioritizes immediacy and motion for display-centric typography.
In longer lines the tight spacing and small internal openings can make the color feel very dark, so it benefits from generous tracking and clear size hierarchy. The faceted geometry remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping it hold together well in bold headlines and short bursts of text.