Sans Faceted Etlu 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, branding, packaging, sporty, industrial, aggressive, technical, retro, impact, speed, ruggedness, uniformity, angular, faceted, condensed, slanted, compact.
A compact, forward-slanted sans with hard, planar facets that replace curves with clipped corners and short diagonals. Strokes are heavy and largely monoline, producing a dense, high-impact texture, while counters are tight and squarish. The uppercase forms feel tall and compressed, and the lowercase echoes the same geometric cutting with simplified, angular bowls and shoulders. Numerals and capitals share the same chamfered construction, giving the set a consistent, machined rhythm suited to short bursts of text.
Best suited to display roles where punch and attitude matter: headlines, posters, team or event graphics, apparel lettering, and bold packaging. It can work for short subheads or callouts in interfaces when set generously, but it is most convincing in larger sizes where the chamfered details remain crisp.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a fast, competitive energy that reads as sporty and tactical. Its sharp corners and compressed stance add a no-nonsense, industrial edge, evoking uniforms, equipment markings, and high-intensity branding.
Designed to deliver a rugged, high-impact voice through a condensed, slanted structure and a consistent faceted construction. The intent appears to be maximizing presence and speed while keeping a clean sans framework that stays uniform across letters and numerals.
The faceting creates distinctive silhouettes and strong word shapes, but the dense stroke weight and tight apertures can reduce clarity as sizes get smaller or when spacing is cramped. The italic slant contributes to a sense of motion and urgency in headlines and logotypes.