Sans Faceted Elbu 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Molde' by Letritas, '946 Latin' by Roman Type, 'Kondes' by Tour De Force, and 'URW Dock Condensed' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, apparel, signage, sporty, industrial, assertive, tactical, retro, impact, speed, ruggedness, mechanical, angular, chamfered, blocky, compact, slanted.
A heavy, slanted sans with sharply faceted construction: corners are clipped into chamfers and curves are often replaced by planar segments. Strokes are monoline and dense, producing a strong, compact silhouette with squared counters and octagonal bowls (notably in O/0/8). The rhythm is punchy and mechanical, with short joins and abrupt terminals that keep letters tight and graphic; lowercase forms mirror the same angular logic, with sturdy vertical stems and simplified apertures.
Best suited to display settings such as sports identities, event posters, product marks, apparel graphics, and impactful signage where the faceted shapes can be appreciated. It performs well when set large or in short bursts (titles, labels, badges), where its dense weight and angular detailing create immediate visual presence.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, evoking athletic branding, equipment markings, and rugged industrial labeling. Its slant adds momentum, while the hard facets and blocky mass give it a no-nonsense, high-impact feel that reads as bold and confident.
The design appears intended to translate a rugged, engineered aesthetic into letterforms by substituting smooth curves with chamfered planes and maintaining a consistent, monoline heft. The italic slant reinforces speed and urgency, aligning the style with performance- and action-oriented typography.
Numerals are especially emblematic, leaning on squared, cut-corner geometry that maintains clarity in large sizes. The sample text shows strong word shapes at display scale, where the faceting and tight internal spaces become a defining texture.