Sans Faceted Elbi 7 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sansmatica' by Fontop, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type, 'Calps' by Typesketchbook, and 'Kapra Neue' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, athletic, industrial, assertive, retro, tactical, impact, speed, strength, machined look, compact display, condensed, slanted, faceted, angular, blocky.
A compact, heavy display face built from sharp, planar facets rather than true curves. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with clipped corners and chamfered terminals that create an octagonal, cut-metal silhouette across rounds and diagonals. The slant is consistent and gives the glyphs a forward-leaning rhythm, while counters stay tight and angular, emphasizing density and punch. Uppercase forms are tall and compressed; lowercase echoes the same faceted construction with simple, sturdy bowls and short extenders, and the numerals follow the same chiseled geometry for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact text in posters, sports and esports branding, product marks, and packaging where a tough, energetic voice is needed. It also works well for title cards or signage-style applications where the angular, cut-out forms can be appreciated at display sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, reading like lettering made for speed and impact. Its sharp cuts and compact stance evoke athletic branding, rugged equipment markings, and a slightly retro, arcade-or-racing energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, using faceted construction to suggest strength, speed, and a machined aesthetic while keeping a consistent, readable silhouette across caps, lowercase, and figures.
The faceting creates distinctive “corner highlights” at joins and terminals, which helps the letters stay recognizable at larger sizes. In longer lines the tight, blocky shapes can feel busy, so it performs best when given breathing room and used for emphasis.