Sans Faceted Etne 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode, 'Contraption' by Pink Broccoli, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Monopol' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Beachwood' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, gaming, sporty, urgent, industrial, action, retro, speed, impact, toughness, compression, display, condensed, slanted, angular, faceted, blocky.
A condensed, aggressively slanted sans with sharp, faceted construction in place of smooth curves. Strokes are heavy and uniform, with crisp planar cuts, squared counters, and chamfered terminals that create a hard-edged rhythm across the alphabet. The narrow proportions and tight interior spaces produce a dense, high-impact texture, while the consistent forward lean reinforces speed and directional momentum.
Best suited for bold headlines, sports and esports identities, event posters, and promotional graphics where condensed width and strong slant help fit more characters while retaining punch. It can also work well on packaging and labels that need an assertive, industrial voice, especially at larger sizes where the faceted details stay clear.
The overall tone reads energetic and forceful—built for speed, impact, and immediacy. Its angular, cut-metal character suggests performance and machinery, giving text a competitive, action-oriented feel with a hint of retro athletic branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, combining a forward-leaning stance with faceted geometry to imply speed and toughness. Its construction prioritizes graphic presence and a cohesive, angular system over softness or neutrality.
The faceting is especially noticeable where you’d expect round forms (like C, G, O, and 0), which become multi-sided and mechanical. Numerals follow the same angular logic, with strong diagonals and abrupt corners that keep the set visually coherent in display sizes.