Sans Faceted Elko 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Ramsey' by Associated Typographics, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Manual' by TypeUnion, and 'From the Internet' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, esports, headlines, posters, apparel graphics, sporty, industrial, action, tactical, tech, speed cue, impact, ruggedness, geometric branding, angular, faceted, condensed feel, slanted, blocky.
A slanted, faceted sans with crisp, planar cuts that replace curves with chamfered corners and straight segments. Strokes are heavy and uniform, producing a compact, high-impact texture; counters are tight and often squared-off, with clipped terminals throughout. The design mixes wide and narrow letterforms (notably in M/W versus I/J), while maintaining consistent angles and corner treatment; numerals follow the same cut-corner logic with sturdy, squared bowls.
Best suited to display work where its angular cuts and strong mass can be appreciated: sports and esports identities, team/league marks, posters, packaging, and apparel graphics. It can also work for short UI headings or labels where a technical, high-energy voice is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a rugged, performance-driven feel. Its sharp geometry and forward slant suggest speed, machinery, and competitive branding rather than softness or neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, hard-edged display voice by combining a consistent italic stance with chamfered, polygonal construction. The goal is likely maximum impact and a distinctive, engineered look that remains legible in short bursts while projecting motion and toughness.
At text sizes the dense weight and tight interior spaces create a strong, dark rhythm; the faceting reads as a deliberate stylistic signature, especially on round-derived forms like C, G, O, Q, and 0. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping the design feel cohesive in longer lines of copy.