Sans Faceted Elme 14 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Gerundal' by Differentialtype and 'Core Mellow' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, esports, posters, headlines, logos, athletic, industrial, aggressive, retro, techy, impact, speed, edge, geometric styling, branding, angular, chiseled, faceted, octagonal, slanted.
A slanted, heavy sans with faceted construction: curves are consistently replaced by straight segments and clipped corners, creating an octagonal, chiseled silhouette across rounds like O, C, and G. Strokes stay largely uniform in thickness, with hard terminals and minimal modulation, giving a compact, high-impact color. Counters are tight and geometric, and the rhythm is energetic due to the forward lean and frequent diagonal joins. Numerals echo the same planar logic, with squared-off bowls and sharp interior angles that keep the set visually cohesive.
Best suited to display settings where the sharp facets can be appreciated—sports and esports branding, event posters, action-themed packaging, and punchy headlines. It can also work for short logo wordmarks or labels where a fast, engineered aesthetic is desired, rather than for extended small-size reading.
The overall tone feels assertive and mechanical, combining a sports-display punch with an industrial, engineered edge. Its faceted geometry and slant convey speed and intensity, reading as confident and slightly aggressive rather than friendly or neutral.
The font appears designed to translate a geometric, corner-cut motif into a cohesive italic display voice, prioritizing impact and a sense of motion. By substituting curves with planar facets and keeping stroke weight steady, it aims for a rugged, machined look that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
The design leans on repeated corner-cut motifs and straightened arcs, which increases sparkle and texture in longer lines of text. At smaller sizes, the tight counters and many vertices can make letterforms feel dense, while at display sizes the angular detailing becomes a defining feature.