Sans Faceted Elmu 5 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Conthey' by ROHH, 'Oscar Bravo' by Studio K, 'Getafe' by Trequartista Studio, and 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, logos, packaging, athletic, industrial, retro, aggressive, techy, high impact, space saving, speed cue, geometric rigor, angular, faceted, blocky, condensed, slanted.
A heavy, condensed sans with a rightward slant and a distinctly faceted construction. Curves are largely replaced by clipped corners and short planar segments, creating octagonal counters and chiseled terminals. Strokes are predominantly even in thickness, with sharp joins and a slightly mechanical rhythm; apertures tend to be tight, and the overall color is dense and compact. The figures follow the same geometry, with angular bowls and strong, straight-sided forms that keep a consistent, utilitarian silhouette across the set.
Best suited to display applications where compact width and high impact are advantages: sports identities, event posters, punchy headlines, product packaging, and bold logotypes. It can also work for UI labels or signage when set large enough to preserve the crisp facets and internal counters.
The tone is forceful and energetic, with a sporty, hard-edged attitude. Its slanted, cut-corner shapes suggest speed and impact, evoking athletic branding, arcade-era graphics, and rugged industrial labeling. The overall impression is confident and assertive rather than delicate or friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space while maintaining a cohesive, geometric voice. By substituting curves with sharp facets and keeping strokes visually uniform, it aims for a fast, modern-industrial aesthetic that reads immediately in branding and promotional contexts.
The angular treatment is applied consistently to both uppercase and lowercase, helping mixed-case text read as a unified system. The narrow proportions and heavy weight create strong presence in short lines, while the tight internal spaces and dense texture can make long passages feel intense at smaller sizes.