Sans Faceted Elpi 2 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Monton' by Larin Type Co, 'Brainy Variable Sans' by Maculinc, 'Nulato' by Stefan Stoychev, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sportswear, posters, branding, packaging, sporty, industrial, aggressive, futuristic, tactical, impact, speed, ruggedness, machined look, display branding, angular, faceted, chamfered, blocky, condensed.
A compact, forward-slanted display sans built from hard, planar facets rather than smooth curves. Strokes are consistently thick with crisp chamfered corners and octagonal/angled counter shapes, giving letters like O, C, and G a cut-metal silhouette. Proportions are tight and upright elements feel compressed, while diagonals and the italic slant create a fast, directional rhythm. Uppercase forms are bold and blocky; lowercase echoes the same geometry with simplified bowls and clipped terminals, and numerals follow the same faceted construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, team or event graphics, product marks, and packaging where an energetic, engineered feel is desired. It also works well for UI titles or labels in gaming or technical-themed designs when set at moderate-to-large sizes.
The overall tone reads fast, tough, and utilitarian—like lettering designed for speed, impact, and rugged surfaces. The sharp facets and heavy presence suggest performance, machinery, and action-oriented branding rather than a neutral everyday voice.
The design appears intended to translate a machined, hard-edged aesthetic into an italic display sans that feels fast and forceful. By replacing curves with sharp facets and maintaining heavy, consistent strokes, it aims to deliver immediate impact and a distinctive, rugged voice.
The distinctive angled joins and clipped apertures create strong texture in words, especially at larger sizes. The faceting can reduce openness in smaller text, so the design’s character is most apparent when given room to breathe.