Sans Faceted Elha 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type, and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, event promos, packaging, athletic, industrial, aggressive, urgent, techy, impact, space saving, speed, ruggedness, modern edge, compressed, slanted, angular, faceted, chiseled.
A tightly condensed, slanted display sans built from sharp, planar facets rather than smooth curves. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, with corners clipped into small chamfers that create an octagonal, chiseled silhouette across rounds and joints. Counters are compact and apertures stay relatively closed, producing a dense, high-impact texture in lines of text. The overall rhythm is vertical and streamlined, with squared terminals and crisp interior angles that keep the letterforms rigid and mechanical.
Best used where short bursts of text need immediate impact, such as headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, event promotions, and bold packaging callouts. It also works well for badges, labels, and interface moments that benefit from a compact, forceful typographic voice.
The face projects speed and intensity, reading as assertive and performance-driven. Its angular construction and compressed stance add a tough, industrial tone that feels suited to competitive or high-energy messaging rather than neutral editorial settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in minimal horizontal space, using faceted geometry and a forward slant to suggest motion and toughness. Its consistent chamfered detailing prioritizes a distinctive, industrial display personality over softness or readability at small sizes.
The faceting is consistently applied to both uppercase and lowercase, giving the family a coherent “cut metal” look. The numerals echo the same clipped geometry, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel uniform and sturdy. In longer samples the narrow set and dark color create strong headline presence but can feel dense at small sizes.