Sans Faceted Etmi 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'Citadina' by Graviton, 'Midsole' by Grype, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, and 'Gineso' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, apparel, packaging, sporty, industrial, assertive, tactical, retro, speed, impact, ruggedness, signage, branding, angular, chamfered, octagonal, condensed, slanted.
A slanted, angular sans with faceted construction: curves are replaced by straight segments and crisp chamfered corners. Strokes are heavy and uniform, with squared terminals and frequent octagonal counters (notably in O/0 and rounded letters), giving a cut-from-plate feel. Proportions read slightly condensed with tall capitals and a steady, forward-leaning rhythm; spacing is on the tighter side in text, reinforcing a compact, punchy texture. Numerals follow the same engineered geometry, with strong right-leaning forms and hard notches at joins.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, team or event branding, apparel graphics, and packaging where its angular silhouette can read quickly. It also works well for labels, badges, and UI moments that benefit from a technical, sporty voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the facets remain clear.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, evoking athletics, machinery, and utilitarian signage. Its forward slant and clipped corners suggest speed and impact, while the faceting adds a rugged, technical character with a hint of retro scoreboard styling.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, tough display voice by combining a forward slant with chamfered, planar shaping in place of curves. Its consistent, engineered geometry prioritizes punch and recognizability, aiming for a modern athletic/industrial feel that holds up in bold branding applications.
Uppercase forms are particularly emblem-like due to their chamfered corners and blocky silhouettes, while lowercase remains sturdy and legible with simplified, geometric bowls. The faceted approach is consistent across letters and figures, producing a uniform, “armored” texture that stays distinctive even at larger display sizes.