Sans Faceted Lybe 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Proto Mono' by ATK Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: coding, ui labels, data tables, technical manuals, signage, technical, industrial, retro, utilitarian, digital, grid precision, technical voice, retro digital feel, industrial labeling, angular, faceted, octagonal, chamfered, stencil-like.
A crisp, geometric sans with faceted construction: curves are replaced by straight segments and clipped corners, producing octagonal bowls and chamfered joins. Strokes are even and mechanical, with squared terminals and consistent, grid-like alignment that reinforces its fixed character rhythm. Counters are compact and angular (notably in O/0-style forms), and diagonals are cut with the same planar logic, giving the whole design a disciplined, engineered texture in text.
Well-suited to contexts that benefit from strict alignment and predictable spacing, such as coding environments, dashboards, data tables, and technical documentation. The angular, high-contrast silhouette also works for labels, wayfinding, and concise display lines where a precise, engineered voice is desired.
The overall tone is functional and instrument-like, blending a retro digital feel with an industrial, fabricated edge. Its sharp facets and steady cadence suggest technical labeling and systems-oriented design rather than expressive handwriting or classical typography.
The design appears intended to translate a rigid grid and manufactured geometry into a readable sans, emphasizing consistency and modular construction. By substituting curves with planar facets, it evokes digital hardware, industrial marking, and technical interfaces while maintaining straightforward legibility.
The faceting is applied consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive ‘chamfered hardware’ look. In running text, the repeated corner cuts generate a subtle pixel/terminal aesthetic while remaining clearly constructed from clean vector-like straight lines.