Sans Faceted Idlab 7 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, signage, packaging, art deco, architectural, futuristic, technical, elegant, deco revival, geometric display, constructed forms, modernist signage, stylized elegance, angular, faceted, geometric, monolinear, condensed.
A condensed, monolinear sans with sharp planar facets replacing most curves. Strokes stay consistently thin with crisp terminals and frequent chamfered corners, producing polygonal bowls and pointed joins in letters like C, O, and S. The overall construction is vertical and tidy, with a disciplined rhythm and generous interior counters despite the narrow proportions; diagonals are used sparingly and feel carefully controlled. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, with angular bends and open, linear forms that read cleanly at display sizes.
This font performs best in headlines and short-to-medium display text where its faceted construction is clearly visible. It suits branding, packaging, posters, and signage that benefit from a streamlined, architectural voice. In extended reading sizes, its thin strokes and tight width suggest using larger point sizes and ample tracking for clarity.
The face reads as sleek and architectural, evoking Art Deco signage and streamlined industrial lettering. Its faceted geometry adds a futuristic, engineered tone—cool, precise, and slightly stylized—without tipping into novelty. The thin strokes and narrow stance give it an elegant, high-end feel suited to refined, modern branding.
The design appears intended to translate geometric, Deco-influenced lettering into a modern, modular system: thin strokes, disciplined verticality, and chamfered corners that standardize curves into facets. The goal seems to be a distinctive display sans that feels technical and refined while maintaining a consistent, constructed rhythm across letters and numerals.
Capitals are especially distinctive due to their octagonal/diamond-like shaping and sharp apexes, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, simplified structure that keeps text blocks orderly. The design’s pronounced angularity can create a shimmering texture in longer passages, making it feel more display-forward than purely utilitarian.