Sans Faceted Ilze 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bessemer' by Sivioco (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: signage, wayfinding, packaging, posters, ui labels, industrial, technical, condensed, utilitarian, retro, space saving, technical voice, headline clarity, systematic geometry, monolinear, faceted, octagonal, angular, compact.
A condensed, monolinear sans with crisp, faceted shaping that turns curves into short planar segments. Strokes are uniform and clean, with squared terminals and occasional chamfered corners that create an octagonal rhythm in bowls and rounds. Proportions are tall and compact, with a high x-height and narrow sidebearings that keep lines tight and efficient. Counters are relatively small and vertical stress is emphasized by straight stems, producing a consistent, engineered texture in text.
Works well where space is limited and a compact, high-impact line is needed—such as signage, wayfinding, packaging labels, and technical or editorial headings. It can also suit UI labels and dashboards where an engineered, condensed look supports dense layouts.
The overall tone feels technical and utilitarian, with an industrial clarity reminiscent of labeling, instrumentation, and engineered signage. Its angular facets add a subtle retro-futurist flavor without becoming decorative, keeping the voice disciplined and matter-of-fact.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving sans with a controlled, geometric voice, using chamfered facets to maintain consistent structure across curved forms. The goal seems to be legibility and a disciplined texture, paired with an industrial character that reads well in short headlines and functional display settings.
Round characters like O/C/G read as polygonal rather than circular, reinforcing a machined, modular feel. The numerals follow the same faceted logic and appear designed for quick recognition in compact settings.