Sans Faceted Guba 8 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is built from thin, monoline strokes with consistently chamfered corners that replace most curves with short planar facets. The italic slant is uniform across the character set, producing a forward-leaning rhythm while preserving crisp, mechanical joins. Counters tend toward polygonal shapes (notably in round letters and figures), and terminals are typically straight-cut or lightly angled, reinforcing a drafted, constructed feel. Proportions read as orderly and moderately open, with clear internal spacing and a clean, unembellished silhouette.
It works well for UI labels, dashboards, captions, and other situations where a light, technical tone is desired. The distinctive faceting also suits posters, titles, and tech or sci‑fi branding where geometric character is a feature. For longer passages, it will be most effective at comfortable sizes where the thin strokes and angular details remain clear.
The faceted construction and disciplined slant give the font a technical, forward-looking tone—more engineered than expressive. Its sharp geometry suggests digital interfaces, schematic labeling, and sci‑fi or industrial themes, while the light stroke weight keeps the overall impression airy and understated.
The design appears intended to translate sans-serif forms into a planar, engineered vocabulary—using facets and chamfers to imply precision and modernity while keeping the overall construction simple and consistent for repeated use across text and display settings.
The face maintains a consistent angular grammar across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with polygonal rounds and straight segments creating a cohesive ‘assembled’ look. In text, the steady slant and repeated chamfers form a distinctive texture that feels orderly and instrument-like rather than calligraphic.