Sans Faceted Etva 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Gerundal' by Differentialtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming ui, product labeling, techno, mechanical, sporty, tactical, futuristic, futuristic display, industrial feel, speed emphasis, geometric texture, angular, chamfered, faceted, octagonal, compact.
This typeface is built from hard-edged, faceted strokes where curves are replaced by chamfered corners and short planar segments. The overall construction is monolinear with crisp terminals, producing an octagonal/industrial silhouette in rounds like C, O, and G. It has a forward slant and a slightly condensed feel, with squared counters and tight joins that keep the forms compact. Uppercase and lowercase share the same geometric language, and the numerals follow suit with clipped corners and sturdy, sign-like shapes.
It’s best suited to display roles where its angular texture can be appreciated—headlines, posters, event graphics, team or esports marks, and tech-themed packaging. It can also work for short UI labels or interface headings where a futuristic, mechanical flavor is desired, but its distinctive facets are most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The faceted geometry and forward lean give it a fast, engineered tone—suggesting machinery, sci‑fi interfaces, and performance branding. Its sharp corners and compact rhythm read as purposeful and assertive rather than friendly or casual.
The design appears intended to translate a sans structure into a sharp, engineered aesthetic by systematically replacing curves with controlled facets and using a consistent forward slant to imply speed and modernity. The goal seems to be a strong, high-impact voice that remains legible while looking distinctly geometric and technical.
Distinctive chamfers appear consistently across bowls and terminals, creating a coherent ‘cut metal’ texture in words. The texture stays even in longer lines of text, where the angled stroke endings add a subtle staccato rhythm along baselines and caps.