Sans Faceted Elbi 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Coast' by Groupe Dejour, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, 'Galeana' by Latinotype, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'Beachwood' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, team apparel, packaging, athletic, impactful, urgent, industrial, comic-book, impact, speed, ruggedness, display, branding, angular, faceted, blocky, oblique, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with a pronounced rightward slant and tightly spaced, condensed proportions. Letterforms are built from sharp planar cuts—corners are chamfered and curves are largely replaced by faceted octagonal shapes, creating a hard-edged rhythm across the alphabet. Strokes stay uniform with minimal modulation, counters are small and sturdy, and terminals often end in angled cuts that reinforce forward motion. The lowercase follows the same geometric, blocky construction with an upright, utilitarian feel, and the numerals share the same clipped, athletic silhouette.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as sports identities, event posters, scoreboards, and bold editorial headlines. It also works well on apparel graphics and packaging where a tough, energetic voice is desired and the faceted silhouettes can be showcased at larger sizes.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a forward-leaning, competitive character that reads as sporty and action-oriented. Its faceted geometry adds a tough, industrial edge, making it feel bold, loud, and built for attention in fast-moving contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a compact footprint while projecting speed and toughness. By replacing smooth curves with chamfered planes and maintaining sturdy, uniform strokes, it aims for a modern athletic display look that remains legible in punchy, logo-like words.
The heavy weight and compact counters can start to fill in at smaller sizes, so it visually rewards generous sizing and clean reproduction. The consistent faceting across rounds (C/O/Q/0/8/9) gives the font a cohesive, machined look that stays distinctive even in all caps.