Sans Faceted Epbi 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, 'Alma Mater' and 'Oscar Bravo' by Studio K, and 'Emmentaler' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, team apparel, labels, industrial, athletic, assertive, retro, mechanical, maximize impact, space saving, rugged tone, geometric unity, angular, beveled, blocky, condensed, high-impact.
A compact, heavy display face built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets. Counters are small and tightly controlled, giving the letters a dense, sturdy color on the page. Vertical strokes dominate, with squared terminals and chamfered joins that create a consistent octagonal rhythm across rounds like C, O, and S. The figures and capitals share a uniform, hard-edged construction, keeping silhouettes crisp and poster-ready at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and branded lockups where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It fits especially well in sports and athletic identities, team merchandise, event graphics, and bold product labels where the angular construction can read as rugged and energetic.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with an industrial toughness that reads as sporty and no-nonsense. Its faceted geometry brings a retro, varsity-like energy while still feeling mechanical and modern in execution. The texture is bold and commanding, designed to project strength and clarity rather than warmth or subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight horizontal footprint, using faceted geometry to evoke machined or cut forms. By standardizing chamfered corners across the set, it aims for a cohesive, hard-edged display texture that remains legible and distinctive in large-format applications.
The condensed proportions and tight interior spaces increase impact but can reduce legibility at small sizes, especially in dense text. The faceting is consistently applied, giving the font a strong stencil-less, cut-metal feel without ornamental detailing. Numerals match the same angular logic, supporting cohesive headline and numbering systems.