Sans Faceted Egno 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'FX Neofara' by Differentialtype, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Fixture' by Sudtipos, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, logos, packaging, aggressive, sporty, industrial, tactical, impactful, impact, speed, strength, edge, angular, faceted, blocky, condensed feel, slanted.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with crisp planar facets replacing curves. Strokes are thick and uniform with sharply chamfered corners, producing octagonal counters and wedge-like terminals. The shapes are compact and tightly constructed, with narrow apertures and a strong right-leaning rhythm that keeps lines dense and energetic. Uppercase forms feel squarish and engineered, while lowercase keeps a tall, sturdy build with simplified bowls and clipped joins; numerals follow the same chiseled geometry for consistent texture.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, sports and esports identities, event posters, and bold packaging or product marks where a sharp, mechanical presence is desirable. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when used at larger sizes and with generous spacing.
The overall tone is forceful and athletic, with a machined, no-nonsense attitude. The sharp facets and dense blackness suggest speed, power, and competitiveness, evoking motorsport, action branding, and utilitarian labeling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a compact, faceted construction and assertive italic momentum, creating an engineered look that stays consistent across letters and figures.
Because the internal counters are small and many curves are faceted into angles, the letterforms read best when given some breathing room; larger sizes and slightly increased tracking help preserve clarity in dense text. The slant and blocky modulation create a strong directional flow that stands out in headlines and short phrases.