Sans Faceted Elme 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Resiliency3' by Alphabet Agency, 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Conthey' by ROHH, 'Goodland' by Swell Type, and 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, industrial, aggressive, dynamic, retro, impact, speed, strength, graphic edge, branding, angular, faceted, condensed, slanted, blocky.
A heavy, forward-slanted display sans built from sharp, planar facets rather than smooth curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals are clipped at hard angles, producing a chiseled, octagonal rhythm across rounds and diagonals. Proportions are condensed with compact counters, and the overall silhouette leans strongly in one direction, giving the letterforms a fast, compressed feel. Numerals and capitals follow the same geometric faceting, maintaining a uniform, blocklike texture in lines of text.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, event graphics, sports branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for logo wordmarks and apparel-style typography where a condensed, energetic italic voice is desired, while longer passages are more effective when set large with extra spacing.
The font communicates speed and impact, with a muscular, no-nonsense tone. Its faceted construction and strong slant suggest motion, competition, and mechanical precision, lending a gritty, high-energy character that reads as assertive and modern with a retro display edge.
The type appears designed to deliver a fast, forceful display voice by combining condensed proportions with a pronounced slant and a faceted, cut-metal construction. The consistent beveled geometry suggests an intention to stay highly graphic and cohesive across letters and numbers, prioritizing impact and motion over softness or neutrality.
The design relies on repeated chamfers and beveled corners to keep forms recognizable while avoiding true curves, which creates a distinctive sparkle in large sizes. In dense settings the tight apertures and heavy weight can close up, so it benefits from generous tracking and ample size for maximum clarity.