Sans Faceted Lybe 11 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Clavis' by Internumeral (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, coding, terminal, signage, posters, techno, industrial, retro, utilitarian, digital, modular system, technical tone, screen clarity, constructed geometry, angular, chamfered, octagonal, geometric, blocky.
This typeface is built from straight strokes with consistent thickness and frequent chamfered corners, replacing curves with crisp facets. Forms are predominantly geometric and wide-set, with squared counters and octagonal-like round letters (e.g., O/0) rendered as faceted shapes. Terminals are blunt and horizontal/vertical stress dominates, giving letters a sturdy, engineered rhythm. Lowercase follows the same constructed logic with simplified, blocky joins and compact apertures, maintaining a highly regular, modular texture across lines of text.
It works well for interfaces and on-screen labeling where a rigid, grid-friendly texture is desirable, as well as for terminal-style text, dashboards, and technical diagrams. The faceted geometry also suits posters, packaging, and branding that aim for an industrial or retro-tech voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone feels technical and utilitarian, evoking machine labeling, digital hardware, and industrial signage. Its sharp facets and disciplined repetition create a retro-futuristic, arcade-adjacent mood while remaining pragmatic and no-nonsense.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, planar construction into a consistent alphabet, emphasizing repeatable angles and chamfers to achieve a cohesive, engineered look. It prioritizes a stable rhythm and clear, modular silhouettes over calligraphic variation or soft curvature.
Diagonal strokes appear selectively (notably in A, K, V, W, X, Y), but they resolve into the same chamfered system as the rest of the alphabet. Numerals mirror the uppercase design language, with the 0 matching the faceted O and an angular 2/3/5 that reads clearly at display sizes.