Sans Faceted Elfa 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, 'Ddt' by Typodermic, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, apparel graphics, logos, sporty, industrial, assertive, dynamic, retro, impact, compactness, speed, ruggedness, display legibility, angular, faceted, compressed, blocky, slanted.
A heavy, tightly proportioned sans with a consistent rightward slant and a distinctly faceted construction. Curves are largely replaced by straight segments and clipped corners, producing octagonal counters and chamfered terminals throughout. Strokes stay uniform in thickness, with compact apertures and dense interior space; the overall rhythm is punchy and condensed, with squared shoulders and sturdy diagonals. Numerals echo the same cut-corner geometry, reading like simplified athletic or stencil-inspired forms without true breaks.
Best used for headlines, posters, and display settings where impact and immediacy matter. It fits sports branding, team or event graphics, bold packaging, and merch/apparel applications, and can work for logos that benefit from a tough, geometric, speed-oriented voice.
The face projects a high-impact, competitive tone—confident, hard-edged, and energetic. Its angled stance and chiseled shapes suggest speed and toughness, while the geometric clipping adds a retro, varsity-adjacent flavor suited to bold, attention-grabbing messages.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual force in a condensed footprint while maintaining a cohesive, planar geometry. Its chamfered corners and straight-edged curves aim to evoke speed and ruggedness, creating a distinctive display texture that reads clearly in short phrases and titles.
Uppercase letters lean toward broad, block-like silhouettes with small counters, while the lowercase keeps the same angular logic and slanted posture for continuity. The faceting is consistent enough to create a strong texture line in words, but the compact apertures and weight favor larger sizes where the cut corners and interior shapes remain clear.