Sans Faceted Lyro 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, titles, posters, branding, techy, industrial, futuristic, mechanical, utilitarian, tech styling, modular geometry, clean display, systematic construction, square-rounded, monoline, modular, condensed, angular.
A monoline sans built from rectilinear strokes and squared counters, with corners consistently eased into small radii rather than true curves. The forms rely on planar, segmented geometry—bowls and rounds are suggested by flat facets and right angles—giving letters a modular, engineered feel. Stroke endings are mostly straight and blunt, with occasional small notches and clipped joins that emphasize a constructed, digital rhythm. Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, with tight apertures and simplified interior spaces that keep the silhouette clean and uniform across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a technical aesthetic is desired, such as UI labels, control panels, product markings, and wayfinding. It also works effectively for titles, posters, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a futuristic, engineered look, particularly at larger sizes where its faceted construction is most apparent.
The overall tone is technical and forward-looking, evoking interfaces, instrumentation, and sci‑fi styling. Its crisp geometry and restrained detailing read as functional and machine-made rather than expressive or calligraphic, lending a modern, schematic character.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, modular construction system into a readable sans, prioritizing a consistent mechanical rhythm and a distinctive faceted treatment of curves. It aims to deliver a contemporary, tech-oriented voice while staying clean and straightforward in everyday letterforms.
Distinctive details include squared-o shapes and rectangular counters, a faceted approach to traditionally curved letters (such as C, O, S, and G), and simplified diagonals that keep the texture even. Numerals follow the same modular logic, with angular construction and consistent corner treatment that helps them blend seamlessly with the letters.