Sans Faceted Etva 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oyko' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, display signage, logos, techy, assertive, sporty, industrial, futuristic, impact, motion, precision, modernity, ruggedness, octagonal, chamfered, angular, slanted, monoline.
This typeface is built from sharp, chamfered strokes that replace curves with planar facets, producing an octagonal, cut-metal feel. The overall construction is monoline and sturdy, with squared terminals and frequent diagonal cuts at joins and corners. Proportions lean wide and forward with a consistent rightward slant, while counters in forms like O, D, and 8 become polygonal and tightly controlled. Spacing is fairly even and the rhythm is crisp, with distinctive, simplified shapes (notably the angular S, the faceted G, and the open, single-storey lowercase forms) that prioritize strong silhouettes over softness.
Best suited for display applications where its angular detailing can be appreciated: headlines, sports and esports identities, posters, product marks, and bold wayfinding or event signage. It can also work for short technical callouts or UI labels when used at sufficiently large sizes to keep the faceting clear.
The faceted geometry and continuous slant give the font a fast, engineered tone—confident, technical, and slightly aggressive. It reads like signage or equipment labeling: purposeful, modern, and performance-minded rather than friendly or literary.
The design intention appears to be a modern sans with a consistent faceted construction—trading smooth curves for crisp planes to evoke speed, precision, and industrial fabrication. The italicized stance reinforces motion and energy, aiming for maximum impact in branding and display settings.
Numerals and uppercase share a consistent polygonal logic, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive in headlines. At smaller sizes, the many small chamfers and tight inner spaces can make characters feel compact and high-impact, while larger sizes emphasize the distinctive cut-corner detailing.