Sans Faceted Etti 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flintstock' by Hustle Supply Co and 'Refuel' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming, tech branding, sporty, industrial, aggressive, technical, futuristic, impact, speed, ruggedness, precision, modernity, angular, chamfered, octagonal, slanted, compact.
This typeface uses a strongly slanted, heavy sans structure with planar, faceted construction that replaces curves with angled segments. Corners are consistently chamfered, producing octagonal counters and crisp terminals, while strokes stay largely uniform in thickness for a solid, low-contrast silhouette. Proportions are compact with a steady cap height and a moderate x-height, and the rounded letters (C, O, S) read as polygonal forms rather than true curves. Numerals follow the same cut-corner geometry, giving the set a cohesive, engineered rhythm.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings where its angular rhythm and slanted stance can carry energy—such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, esports or sports identities, and technology-forward branding. It can also work for signage or UI accents when used at sizes large enough for the faceted details to stay clear.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and mechanical, with a sporty, tactical edge. The sharp facets and forward slant add urgency and motion, suggesting performance, technology, and rugged utility rather than softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, speed-driven sans voice through faceted geometry—capturing the feel of cut metal or machined lettering while remaining readable in display contexts. Its consistent chamfers and uniform stroke weight prioritize a cohesive, assertive look across letters and figures.
Diagonal joins and clipped terminals create a sturdy, stenciled-by-geometry feel without actual breaks in the strokes. The most distinctive signature is the consistent corner-cutting across bowls, shoulders, and diagonals, which keeps letterforms legible while emphasizing a hard-edged, polygonal aesthetic.