Sans Faceted Iljy 7 is a very light, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, ui labels, technical diagrams, posters, titles, technical, retro, mechanical, geometric, quirky, compact utility, geometric stylization, tech aesthetic, systematic design, angular, faceted, wireframe, condensed, schematic.
This typeface uses a thin, even stroke throughout, building letters from straight segments and sharp corners rather than smooth curves. Counters and bowls appear as faceted, multi-sided forms, giving rounds like O, C, and G a polygonal silhouette. Proportions are tightly condensed with consistent glyph width and generous internal spacing relative to the stroke, producing an airy, precise texture. Terminals are blunt and mostly squared off, and the overall construction feels ruler-drawn, with occasional diagonal joins adding a crisp, engineered rhythm.
It suits contexts where a compact, structured voice is useful: code-style settings, UI labeling, dashboards, technical diagrams, and data/serial-style typography. At larger sizes it works well for posters, titles, and sci‑fi or tech-themed branding where its faceted geometry can be appreciated.
The overall tone is technical and slightly retro, reminiscent of instrument panels, early computer displays, and schematic labeling. Its angular geometry and wire-like stroke convey a cool, mechanical clarity, while the faceting adds a subtle eccentricity that keeps it from feeling purely utilitarian.
The font appears designed to translate a geometric, polygonal concept into a consistent text system—favoring straight segments, uniform stroke, and strict spacing to evoke a constructed, engineered aesthetic. The intent seems to be legibility within a narrow footprint while projecting a distinctive, technical personality.
The design maintains a consistent modular logic across capitals, lowercase, and figures, with distinctive polygonal rounds and narrow, vertical emphasis. In running text it creates strong vertical cadence and a compact, orderly line, with character shapes that read as intentionally constructed rather than handwritten or calligraphic.