Sans Faceted Elpi 10 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Portlin' by Designova, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, 'Merchanto' by Type Juice, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, esports, packaging, sporty, urgent, futuristic, aggressive, industrial, impact, speed, ruggedness, modernity, precision, angular, faceted, condensed, slanted, blocky.
A condensed, right-leaning sans with sharp planar facets that replace most curves, producing clipped corners and chamfered terminals throughout. Strokes are consistently heavy and even, with squared-off counters in letters like O, D, and P, and a generally rectangular construction that emphasizes verticality. The rhythm is tight and forward-driving, with compact apertures and sturdy joins; diagonals in A, K, V, W, X, and Y are steep and crisp, reinforcing a mechanical, cut-metal feel. Numerals follow the same faceted logic with strong angles and simplified interior shapes, keeping the set visually uniform at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as sports and esports identities, event posters, promo headlines, packaging callouts, and bold UI labels where a fast, aggressive voice is desirable. It performs especially well at larger sizes where the faceted construction and tight spacing read as intentional graphic texture.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, suggesting speed, impact, and high energy. Its sharp edges and compressed stance feel competitive and modern, lending a utilitarian, performance-oriented character that reads as assertive rather than friendly.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a punchy, high-velocity look by combining condensed proportions with a consistently faceted construction and a forward slant. The emphasis on clipped corners and rectangular counters suggests an intent to evoke precision, toughness, and modern performance aesthetics in display typography.
The design’s faceting is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving text a cohesive “carved” texture. Lowercase forms remain sturdy and compact, with simplified bowls and minimal curvature, helping maintain a hard-edged silhouette in continuous lines.