Sans Faceted Eldi 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Block Capitals' by K-Type, 'Golden Record' by Mans Greback, 'Cathra' by Twinletter, 'Kapra Neue' by Typoforge Studio, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, sporty, industrial, assertive, retro, impact, speed, ruggedness, branding, angular, faceted, blocky, slanted, compact.
A heavy, slanted display sans built from crisp, planar facets that replace curves with chamfered corners and straight segments. Strokes stay broadly uniform, creating a dense, blocky color with strong silhouette definition and minimal internal counters. Proportions feel compact with sturdy verticals and diagonals, while the rhythm is punchy and mechanical; the faceting introduces a consistent cut-corner motif across rounds and joins. Numerals and uppercase forms read particularly solid and emblem-like, with a slightly compressed, forward-leaning stance that emphasizes momentum.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where large-scale, high-impact letterforms are needed. It works well for sports identities, apparel graphics, product packaging, signage, and title treatments that benefit from a rugged, fast, cut-metal look. For running text, it’s more effective in short bursts (tags, calls to action, or labels) than in long paragraphs.
The overall tone is bold and competitive, with a sporty, industrial edge. The sharp cuts and forward slant suggest speed and impact, evoking team branding, motorsport, or rugged equipment aesthetics. It feels confident and attention-grabbing rather than subtle or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a faceted, engineered feel—combining a forward slant with cut-corner geometry to create a sense of speed, toughness, and modern utility. Its simplified, low-detail construction prioritizes bold presence and consistent angular character across the set.
At larger sizes the facet geometry becomes a distinctive texture, but in smaller settings the tight counters and dense strokes may reduce clarity. The slant and hard angles create strong directional energy, and the design relies on silhouette recognition more than fine internal detail.