Sans Faceted Etji 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Knight Sans' by Cadson Demak, 'Geogrotesque Sharp' and 'Geogrotesque Stencil' by Emtype Foundry, 'Knight Sans' by T-26, and 'JP Alva' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, packaging, badges, athletic, industrial, retro, assertive, mechanical, speed, impact, ruggedness, precision, display clarity, chamfered, angular, faceted, octagonal, blocky.
A heavy, slanted sans with sharply chamfered corners that turn curves into planar facets. Strokes are largely monolinear, with crisp terminals and a slightly condensed, forward-leaning stance. Round letters (O, C, G, Q, 0) read as octagonal forms, while diagonals in A, K, V, W, X, and Y create strong, directional rhythm. The lowercase keeps a compact, sturdy build with simple bowls and short joins, maintaining the same faceted logic as the capitals and numerals.
This design is well suited to sports identities, team apparel, and event graphics, as well as punchy headlines and poster typography. It can also work for labels and packaging where a rugged, industrial or retro-technical flavor is desired, especially at medium to large sizes where the corner facets read clearly.
The overall tone is sporty and forceful, with a utilitarian, machined feel. Its italic momentum and hard-edged geometry give it a competitive, action-oriented voice that also nods to vintage signage and equipment markings.
The design intention appears to be a high-impact italic sans that replaces curves with crisp facets to convey speed, toughness, and precision. It aims for a recognizable, emblem-like silhouette across letters and numerals while keeping forms straightforward and strongly structured.
The faceting is applied consistently across the set, producing distinctive counters and corners that stay legible at display sizes. The forward slant is pronounced enough to suggest speed without becoming cursive, keeping the texture more like engineered lettering than handwriting.