Sans Faceted Epba 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, esports, packaging, aggressive, industrial, sporty, tactical, retro, impact, speed, ruggedness, branding, angular, faceted, slanted, chunky, compressed counters.
A heavy, slanted display sans built from sharp, planar facets that replace most curves with clipped corners and straight segments. Strokes are thick and blocky with tightly enclosed counters and small apertures, giving letters a compact, high-impact silhouette. Terminals tend to be cut at angles, and interior notches create a chiseled, mechanical feel. The rhythm is energetic and irregular in a controlled way, with some glyphs showing intentional cut-ins and stepped joins that emphasize a rugged, constructed texture.
Best suited to short, high-contrast applications such as posters, headlines, apparel graphics, sports and esports identities, and bold packaging callouts. It performs well when you want loud, immediate recognition and strong shapes that hold up in large-scale settings.
The overall tone is forceful and combative, with a gritty, hard-edged presence that reads as sporty, tactical, and industrial. Its faceted forms and forward slant suggest speed and impact, leaning into a bold, no-nonsense attitude rather than refinement.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum punch through weight, slant, and faceted geometry—prioritizing strong silhouettes, speed cues, and a machined aesthetic for attention-grabbing display typography.
At text sizes the tight counters and dense black shapes can merge, while at larger sizes the distinctive facets and notches become the main character. Numerals match the same angular language, staying sturdy and poster-ready with minimal delicacy.