Sans Faceted Etli 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Grand' by North Type, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, 'Entropia' by Slava Antipov, 'Polate' by Typesketchbook, and 'Chairdrobe' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sporty, aggressive, industrial, action, retro, impact, speed, strength, compact fit, display focus, angular, faceted, condensed, slanted, blocky.
A sharply faceted, condensed sans with an overall forward slant and heavy, uniform stroke weight. Curves are largely replaced by planar cuts, producing octagonal counters and clipped terminals across rounds like C, O, and G. Forms are tall and tightly set in proportion, with compact apertures and firm, squared shoulders; joins and diagonals read as crisp, straight-edged facets rather than smooth transitions. Numerals echo the same chiseled geometry, with prominent corner breaks and sturdy, poster-like silhouettes.
Best suited to display settings where strong silhouettes matter: sports identities, event posters, action-oriented campaigns, product packaging, and bold wordmarks. It can also work for short, emphatic subheads or labels where a compact width helps fit tight spaces without losing presence.
The font projects speed and impact, with a tense, punchy rhythm that feels engineered and performance-driven. Its chiseled geometry suggests toughness and decisiveness, giving headlines a competitive, no-nonsense tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using faceted geometry and a forward slant to imply speed and strength. Its consistent, clipped construction suggests a focus on rugged, high-energy display typography rather than text-centric comfort.
The faceting creates distinctive silhouettes that stay consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive “cut metal” aesthetic. The slant and condensed width increase perceived momentum, while the simplified, low-detail construction keeps shapes bold and graphic at display sizes.