Sans Faceted Elko 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Kensmark' by BoxTube Labs, 'Neuron Angled' by Corradine Fonts, 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, and 'From the Internet' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, team apparel, event graphics, sporty, industrial, techy, assertive, retro, impact, speed, durability, display, branding, chamfered, angular, octagonal, blocky, compact.
A heavy, slanted sans with a distinctly faceted construction: curves are largely replaced by straight segments and chamfered corners, giving many bowls an octagonal feel. Strokes maintain a consistent thickness with minimal contrast, and the overall geometry is built from verticals, diagonals, and clipped terminals rather than rounded joins. Proportions read compact and sturdy, with broad capitals and utilitarian lowercase forms that keep counters open despite the weight. Numerals follow the same cut-corner logic, producing a cohesive, sign-like rhythm across letters and figures.
This style is well suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports branding, and event graphics where the faceted silhouette can carry from a distance. It can also work for logos, badges, and merchandise applications that benefit from a rugged, engineered look, while longer text is best kept to larger sizes due to the dense, blocky color.
The sharp facets and forward slant create an energetic, forceful tone that feels sporty and mechanical at once. Its hard-edged geometry suggests toughness and speed, with a slightly retro athletic flavor reminiscent of stenciled or jersey-inspired lettering, but rendered as clean, solid shapes.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, fast, and durable visual voice by translating traditional sans structures into a chiseled, planar system. By standardizing chamfered corners across the alphabet and numerals, it aims for a cohesive display typeface that signals strength and modern utility.
The font’s identity comes from consistent corner clipping: joins, terminals, and inner counters echo the same angular treatment, which helps it stay legible and uniform in display settings. The italic construction is expressed as a strong overall lean rather than cursive movement, keeping the texture steady and architectural.