Sans Faceted Iljo 6 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: game titles, fantasy branding, album art, posters, logos, runic, occult, angular, futuristic, hand-drawn, evoke runes, genre display, mystique, symbolic clarity, monoline, faceted, geometric, triangular, spiky.
This typeface is built from monoline strokes and sharp planar joins, replacing curves with angled facets and triangular terminals. Forms are tall and compact with a tight, narrow footprint, while counters and bowls tend to be polygonal (often diamond- or wedge-like). Stroke endings are blunt or pointed, and the construction favors straight segments, creating a consistent zig-zag rhythm across letters and numerals. Overall spacing feels slightly uneven in a deliberate, handmade way, reinforcing the constructed, symbol-like quality of the shapes.
Best suited for display settings where its faceted construction can be appreciated: game titles and UI accents, fantasy or occult-themed branding, album/cover art, posters, and short logotypes. It can also work for headers or pull quotes when set with generous size and spacing; extended body text is less ideal due to the highly stylized letterforms.
The tone reads cryptic and ritualistic, like modernized runes or carved symbols, while also leaning into a techno-fantasy aesthetic. The sharp geometry and pared-down strokes give it an edgy, enigmatic voice that feels more atmospheric than conversational.
The design intention appears to be a symbol-forward, rune-inspired sans that trades roundness for chiseled angles, creating a distinctive voice for genre-centric and atmospheric typography. Its consistent monoline build and repeated triangular motifs suggest a focus on visual identity and mood over neutrality.
Uppercase and lowercase share a closely related architecture, so the font maintains a uniform texture in mixed-case setting. Several characters rely on distinctive angular cues (notably in S, G, R, and the numerals), which strengthens the display personality but can invite double-takes at small sizes.