Sans Faceted Paba 1 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, wayfinding, packaging, tech branding, technical, futuristic, industrial, utilitarian, precise, precision, modernization, machine aesthetic, clarity, octagonal, chamfered, angular, modular, geometric.
A faceted geometric sans built from straight strokes with consistent weight and frequent chamfered corners where curves would normally appear. Round letters resolve into octagonal/near-octagonal outlines, and terminals tend to end in crisp, angled cuts rather than soft rounding. Proportions are fairly compact with clear, open counters; the lowercase is simple and workmanlike, with a single-storey “a” and straightforward, vertical rhythm in stems. Numerals follow the same polygonal logic, producing a distinctly technical silhouette that stays even and controlled in text.
Well-suited to interface typography, control panels, product labeling, and signage where crisp edges and a technical voice are desired. It can also support technology-leaning branding and packaging, especially at small-to-medium sizes where its open counters and consistent geometry help maintain legibility.
The overall tone is clean and engineered, evoking instrumentation, schematics, and machine-made labeling. Its sharp facets and consistent stroke behavior give it a modern, sci‑fi edge while remaining restrained and readable.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric sans into a polygonal, machined aesthetic—replacing curves with controlled facets to project precision and a contemporary industrial feel while keeping the letterforms broadly familiar for continuous reading.
The repeated chamfers create a coherent ‘planar’ texture across both uppercase and lowercase, and the design maintains clarity through generous interior space in letters like O, Q, and 8. The punctuation and spacing in the sample read orderly, reinforcing a measured, technical cadence.