Sans Faceted Epba 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bergk' by Designova and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, apparel graphics, packaging, sporty, industrial, aggressive, tactical, retro, impact, speed, ruggedness, branding, display, angular, chiseled, slanted, compressed, blocky.
A heavy, compressed sans with a pronounced forward slant and sharply faceted construction. Curves are largely replaced by planar cuts and beveled corners, creating a chiseled, almost stencil-like rhythm in counters and joins. Strokes are thick with small internal notches and angled terminals that keep the texture energetic and slightly rugged, while the overall forms stay compact and upright enough to read as a display face rather than a script.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports identities, team apparel, and bold packaging. It also works well for labels, badges, and titling where the angular facets can read as a distinctive brand signature at larger sizes.
The faceted geometry and forceful slant convey speed, impact, and a competitive tone. It reads as assertive and utilitarian, with a rugged, machined feel that suggests motion and grit rather than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch and motion through compressed proportions, a consistent italic stance, and cut, faceted geometry that substitutes for traditional curves. Its emphasis is on bold presence and a rugged, engineered texture for display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same angular language, with the lowercase appearing simplified and robust rather than textlike. Numerals follow the same cut-corner logic, producing strong silhouettes suited to large-size use. The strong black mass and tight apertures can make long passages feel dense, but it produces a striking, high-contrast word shape for headlines.