Sans Faceted Epna 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chubbét' by Emboss, 'Trade Gothic Next' by Linotype, 'Arial' and 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, rugged, bold, grunge, utilitarian, impact, weathered feel, street poster, industrial stamp, tough branding, blocky, stenciled, distressed, chunky, compact.
A heavy, block-driven sans with compact proportions and squared geometry, where curves are simplified into sturdy, planar forms. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with rounded corners selectively flattened for a tough, mechanical feel. A consistent distressed treatment introduces chipped interiors and rough voids across many glyphs, creating a worn-print texture while preserving strong silhouettes. The rhythm is dense and punchy, optimized for impact rather than delicate detail.
Best suited to headlines, posters, album/cover art, and brand marks that benefit from a rugged, high-impact voice. It can work well on packaging and signage where a stamped or worn aesthetic is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the distress details read clearly.
The overall tone is gritty and hard-working, evoking stamped packaging, workshop signage, and weathered posters. The distressing adds a raw, lived-in character that reads as rebellious and streetwise, while the underlying construction stays clear and forceful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with an intentionally weathered finish—combining a straightforward, blocky sans foundation with a distressed overlay to suggest age, friction, and industrial authenticity.
The texture is prominent and becomes part of the letterforms, so counters and joins can appear partially eroded at smaller sizes. In longer lines, the weight and distress combine to create a strong, dark color on the page, making spacing and line length important for comfortable reading.