Sans Faceted Ilvu 5 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, tall x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Archimoto V01' by Owl king project (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, coding, dashboards, spec sheets, posters, techno, industrial, retro, utilitarian, sci‑fi, geometric system, technical clarity, retro tech, display utility, systematic rhythm, octagonal, chamfered, modular, geometric, mechanical.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and crisp chamfered corners, replacing curves with short angled facets for an octagonal, engineered feel. Strokes are even and firm, with squared terminals and consistent joins that keep letterforms highly uniform. The lowercase follows a simplified, single‑storey construction (notably in a, g, and e), and the numerals adopt the same faceted geometry, giving the set a coherent, modular rhythm. Overall spacing and proportions emphasize clarity and repeatable structure, with compact counters and a clean, grid-like silhouette.
Works well for UI labeling, dashboards, and technical readouts where uniform, structured letterforms help scanning. Its strong geometric character also suits posters, sci‑fi/tech branding accents, packaging callouts, and headings that benefit from a mechanical, faceted voice. In longer settings it maintains an orderly texture, making it a practical choice for concise blocks, captions, or tabular-style content.
The faceted geometry and consistent stroke system create a technical, industrial tone that reads as retro-futurist and instrument-like. It feels pragmatic and machine-made, with a slight arcade/terminal flavor from the angular bowls and simplified forms. The result is assertive without becoming decorative, projecting precision and control.
The design appears intended to translate rounded sans forms into a planar, faceted system, prioritizing consistency, repeatability, and a machine-oriented aesthetic. By using chamfered corners and uniform strokes across letters and numerals, it aims to deliver a distinctive technical look while staying clear and functional in text.
Angular treatment is applied consistently across rounds (C, G, O, Q, 0, 8, 9), producing a distinctive polygonal outline that remains legible in text. The punctuation and simple, boxy shapes support a straightforward, schematic impression, and the digit set visually aligns well with the capitals for code-like or display uses.