Sans Faceted Ilpu 9 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is built from straight, evenly weighted strokes with corners cut into short diagonal facets, replacing most curves with octagonal-like turns. The forms are tall and compact, with tight interior apertures and a disciplined, modular geometry that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Bowls and rounds (such as C, G, O, and 0) read as softened polygons rather than circles, while terminals are mostly flat with occasional angled cuts that reinforce the engineered feel. Spacing and rhythm are restrained and regular, giving text a crisp, schematic texture at display sizes.
It performs best in short to medium-length settings where its angular construction can read clearly—such as UI headings, control labels, product marks, tech branding, posters, and packaging. For longer paragraphs, it works most comfortably at larger sizes with generous leading to keep the faceted counters from visually closing in.
The overall tone is technical and forward-looking, evoking interface lettering, industrial labeling, and sci‑fi worldbuilding. Its faceted construction adds a subtle cybernetic edge while remaining clean and controlled rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, chamfered construction into an everyday sans framework, producing a clean display face with an unmistakably technical silhouette. The consistent faceting suggests a focus on systematized letter building and a cohesive look across letters and figures for modern, device- and signage-oriented typography.
Distinctive traits include the repeated chamfer motif at joins and corners, and a preference for closed, compact shapes that keep counters small. Numerals follow the same polygonal logic, helping mixed alphanumeric strings feel coherent and system-like.