Sans Faceted Elmu 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Gerundal' by Differentialtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, packaging, gaming ui, sporty, industrial, aggressive, retro tech, action, convey speed, maximize impact, tech aesthetic, sport energy, angular, faceted, chamfered, blocky, compressed slant.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with sharply faceted construction: curves are consistently replaced by planar cuts and chamfered corners, producing octagonal counters and polygonal bowls. Strokes stay broadly uniform with crisp terminals, and the overall silhouette is compact and forward-leaning, emphasizing speed and impact. Letterforms use squared geometry with frequent diagonal truncations, while counters remain relatively open for the weight, helping maintain legibility in display sizes.
Best suited for high-impact display work such as sports identities, event posters, title treatments, packaging, and gaming or tech-themed interfaces where a fast, hard-edged voice is desired. It can work for short bursts of text (taglines, labels, UI headings), but its density and angularity are most effective at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The faceted geometry and strong slant convey motion, force, and a competitive tone. Its hard-edged, engineered shapes read as sporty and industrial, with a retro arcade/tech flavor that feels bold and assertive rather than refined.
The design appears intended to translate a modern sans skeleton into a speed-focused, machined aesthetic by systematically replacing curves with facets and keeping stroke weight consistent. The pronounced slant and clipped geometry aim to create a dynamic, high-energy texture that remains cohesive across letters and figures.
Diagonal corner cuts repeat across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, giving the set a tightly unified texture. Numerals and rounded letters like O/0 and G show the design’s signature through octagonal inner spaces and clipped outer curves, while straight-sided letters keep a sturdy, sign-like presence.