Sans Faceted Elsi 11 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breakneck' by Alphabet Agency, 'Kanal' by Identikal Collection, 'Behover' by Martype co, 'Brocks' by Par Défaut, 'Oscar Bravo' by Studio K, 'Kanal' by T-26, and 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming ui, packaging, sporty, industrial, aggressive, techy, retro, impact, speed, edginess, mechanical, faceted, angular, chamfered, blocky, compressed.
This typeface uses heavy, compact letterforms built from sharp planar facets and clipped corners rather than smooth curves. Strokes maintain a sturdy, even thickness, with small triangular notches and chamfers shaping bowls, terminals, and joins. The design is consistently slanted, with tight counters and a dense overall texture that reads as muscular and compact. Numerals and capitals match the same hard-edged geometry, giving the set a uniform, mechanical rhythm at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster typography, team or event branding, and gaming or tech-themed interfaces. It can also work on packaging or labels where a tough, high-energy voice is needed, especially at medium to large sizes.
The faceted construction and strong forward slant create a fast, forceful tone that feels sporty and industrial. Its hard corners and condensed stance suggest performance, impact, and a slightly retro arcade/athletic energy rather than softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to translate a bold, speed-oriented sans into a faceted, engineered aesthetic. By replacing curves with chamfered planes and keeping forms tightly packed, it aims for maximum punch and a distinctive, performance-driven silhouette.
The angular apertures and reduced interior space make the color very dark and cohesive, especially in longer lines of text. Letterforms rely on distinctive cuts and chamfers for differentiation, which enhances personality but can increase similarity between some shapes at small sizes.