Sans Faceted Etny 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arges' by Blaze Type, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Beachwood' and 'Goodland' by Swell Type, and 'Blop11' by osialus (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, apparel, sporty, aggressive, energetic, industrial, retro, compact impact, express motion, project toughness, graphic branding, condensed, oblique, angular, faceted, blocky.
This typeface is a tightly condensed, heavy oblique sans with a strongly angular construction. Curves are largely replaced by planar facets and clipped corners, producing octagonal counters and chiseled terminals. Strokes stay broadly uniform, with a compact rhythm and vertical emphasis; diagonals (as in N, V, W, X) are steep and crisp, and joins are sharp rather than rounded. The lowercase follows the same faceted logic with short extenders and sturdy, squared-off shapes, keeping a consistent, hard-edged texture in running text.
Best suited to display applications where impact and speed are desirable—sports identities, team merch, event posters, trailers, and promotional headlines. It can work well on packaging or labels that benefit from a tough, industrial voice, and for apparel graphics where bold, condensed lettering helps fit long words into tight spaces.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and competitive, with a distinctly mechanical edge. Its slanted stance and sharp geometry suggest speed and impact, reading as confident and attention-seeking rather than neutral or quiet. The faceting adds a rugged, engineered feel that can also lean slightly retro, like classic athletic or action branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact width, using an oblique stance and faceted geometry to project motion and toughness. By replacing roundness with chamfered planes and keeping stroke weight consistent, it aims for a crisp, engineered look that remains highly legible in short, high-contrast display settings.
The numerals and uppercase share the same chamfered silhouette, giving strings of caps and figures a cohesive, badge-like presence. The narrow proportions and dense black mass create strong word shapes at display sizes, while the sharp corners and tight apertures make it feel intentionally compact and punchy.