Sans Faceted Ephi 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Poster Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Factory' by Brainware Graphic, and 'EFCO Fairley' by Ephemera Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, apparel, industrial, grunge, rugged, impactful, street, bold impact, gritty texture, industrial feel, display utility, distressed, stencil-like, blocky, angular, chunky.
This typeface is built from dense, blocky letterforms with mostly straight-sided geometry and sharp, clipped corners that suggest faceted construction. Strokes are heavy and emphatic, with squared terminals and compact counters that keep the silhouettes solid and punchy. A consistent distressed texture is cut into the forms as irregular chips and specks, creating worn-in gaps without breaking overall readability. The lowercase follows the same sturdy, squarish structure, with single-storey shapes and simple joins that prioritize mass and clarity.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold branding where a gritty, high-impact voice is needed. It works well on packaging, labels, apparel graphics, and event or music promotions, especially when paired with minimal layouts that let the distressed details read clearly. For longer text, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain legibility as the texture accumulates.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a weathered, hard-used character that reads as industrial and street-oriented. The faceted shapes add an edgy, mechanical bite, while the distressing introduces grit and attitude. It feels assertive and attention-grabbing rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a rugged, worn finish—combining angular, planar construction with deliberate erosion to evoke stamped signage and hard-working industrial materials. It aims for immediate visual punch and a tactile, distressed authenticity in display settings.
The texture is integrated as negative-space erosion across many glyphs, producing a print-worn, stamped effect that becomes more pronounced at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same compact, block-based construction, helping headings and short bursts of copy hold a consistent visual voice.