Sans Faceted Etma 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Kairos Sans' by Monotype, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Ddt' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming ui, packaging, sporty, aggressive, techy, industrial, action, space saving, high impact, speed cue, modern edge, brand display, angular, faceted, condensed, slanted, blocky.
A condensed, slanted sans with hard, faceted construction and clipped corners that replace most curves with planar angles. Strokes are heavy and uniform, producing a compact, high-impact texture with tight interior counters and squared-off terminals. The caps are tall and geometric, while the lowercase keeps a utilitarian, slightly squared rhythm with consistent slant and firm baseline alignment. Numerals echo the same chamfered geometry, giving the set a cohesive, engineered feel.
Best suited to short, prominent settings where its angular forms can define a strong visual identity—sports headlines, event posters, team or esports marks, action-themed packaging, and bold interface titles. It can also work for logos and badges where a condensed, forward-leaning wordshape is desirable.
The overall tone is fast and forceful, with a sporty, action-oriented voice that suggests speed, impact, and forward motion. Its sharp facets and compressed stance read as modern and tactical, leaning toward performance branding and tech-industrial messaging rather than friendly or delicate contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while projecting speed and toughness. By using faceted joins and chamfered corners, it aims for a machined, contemporary look that stays consistent across letters and figures.
The faceting creates distinctive silhouettes in letters like S, C, and G, which feel cut from a solid shape rather than drawn with curves. The spacing and compact widths build a dense headline color, and the oblique angle is strong enough to communicate motion even at larger sizes.