Sans Faceted Elly 5 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, sports, gaming, futuristic, aggressive, sporty, mechanical, industrial, impact, speed, compression, tech tone, branding, angular, chamfered, faceted, compressed, slanted.
A tightly condensed, heavy sans with a pronounced forward slant and sharply faceted construction. Strokes stay largely uniform in thickness, with corners cut into planar chamfers and wedge-like terminals that replace true curves. Counters are compact and angular, apertures are narrow, and the overall rhythm is punchy and compact with short crossbars and squared shoulders. Figures echo the same clipped geometry, producing a cohesive, hard-edged texture in both caps and lowercase.
Well suited to display settings where impact and motion are priorities: headlines, poster titles, sports branding, esports/gaming graphics, and product marks that want a mechanical or performance-oriented feel. It will be most effective at larger sizes or with increased tracking to keep its tight counters from filling in visually.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and high-impact, with a tech-forward edge. Its sharp facets and italic momentum evoke speed, machinery, and competitive energy rather than softness or neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space while projecting speed and precision. By swapping curves for chamfered facets and keeping stroke weight steady, it aims for a bold, engineered look that stays consistent across letters and numbers.
The strongest personality comes from the repeated diagonal cuts and notched joins, which create a consistent “machined” silhouette across the set. The condensed widths and tight internal spaces make it read best when allowed generous size and breathing room.