Sans Faceted Etno 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sansmatica' by Fontop, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Contraption' by Pink Broccoli, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Heroic Condensed' by TypeTrust, and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, logos, sporty, industrial, urgent, aggressive, modern, impact, speed, compactness, edge, branding, condensed, slanted, angular, faceted, blocky.
A tightly condensed, heavy sans with a consistent forward slant and sharply faceted construction. Curves are largely replaced by planar cuts and clipped corners, producing octagonal counters and chiseled terminals. Stems are thick and uniform with minimal modulation, while joins and apertures stay narrow to preserve a dense vertical rhythm. The overall silhouette is tall and compact, with squared-off details that keep letters feeling rigid and mechanical even in round forms.
Best suited to display settings where impact and momentum matter—sports identities, event posters, action-themed titles, and bold packaging callouts. It performs well in short headlines and wordmarks, where the faceted detailing and condensed rhythm can be appreciated without crowding.
The font projects speed and pressure: hard edges, tight spacing, and the slanted stance create a sense of motion and intensity. Its faceted geometry reads as industrial and utilitarian, with an assertive, competitive tone reminiscent of athletic or action-oriented branding.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual punch in limited horizontal space, combining a slanted stance with faceted, cut-metal geometry. It prioritizes graphic presence and a fast, energetic read over subtlety, making it tailored for attention-grabbing display typography.
Uppercase forms emphasize straight-sided geometry (notably in C/G/O/Q) with distinctive bevel-like cuts. The lowercase maintains the same angular language, with compact bowls and sharp entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same clipped construction, remaining bold and highly graphic at display sizes.