Sans Faceted Eljo 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio, and 'Ddt' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, apparel graphics, sporty, aggressive, industrial, action, retro, impact, speed, space saving, ruggedness, faceted, angular, condensed, slanted, blocky.
A heavy, condensed sans with a consistent forward slant and sharply faceted construction. Curves are largely replaced by clipped corners and planar cuts, producing octagonal counters and chiseled terminals. Strokes remain broadly uniform, with squared joins and tight apertures that create a compact, high-impact texture. Uppercase forms are tall and blocky, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian structure with similarly cut-in corners; numerals follow the same angular, signage-like logic.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display settings where impact and momentum are desirable. It works well for sports and esports identities, product packaging, apparel graphics, and bold UI labels where a condensed, angular voice helps text stay prominent in limited space.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with an assertive, competitive feel. Its hard edges and slanted stance suggest speed, toughness, and a no-nonsense, engineered attitude, lending itself to energetic and high-contrast messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a tight footprint, using faceted cuts and a forward slant to convey speed and toughness. Its simplified, geometric construction prioritizes instant recognition and graphic presence over softness or nuance.
The faceting creates strong internal geometry—especially in bowls and counters—so letterforms read as sculpted shapes rather than drawn strokes. Spacing appears tuned for compact set text, yielding a dense rhythm that favors short bursts and large sizes over long-form reading.