Sans Faceted Ilko 7 is a very light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, ui labels, posters, branding, techy, futuristic, schematic, clean, geometric system, tech aesthetic, display clarity, distinct identity, octagonal, angular, geometric, wireframe, chamfered.
This typeface is built from straight, monoline strokes with chamfered corners that create octagonal, faceted outlines in place of curves. Bowls and rounds (O, C, G, 0) read as clipped polygons, while terminals are mostly flat or sharply angled, producing a precise, engineered rhythm. Proportions are open and moderately wide in the counters, with generous interior space that helps the light strokes stay legible. The lowercase follows the same geometric logic, keeping forms simple and consistent, with a single-storey a and angular joins throughout.
Best suited to display settings where its faceted geometry can be appreciated: headlines, posters, logotypes, and technology-leaning brand systems. It also works well for UI labeling, dashboards, diagrams, and packaging that want a clean, engineered voice, especially when set with comfortable size and spacing.
The overall tone is technological and schematic, evoking digital readouts, CAD labeling, and sci‑fi interface typography. Its faceted construction feels calibrated and deliberate rather than expressive, giving a modern, utilitarian character with a hint of retro-future styling.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, polygon-based construction into a practical sans for contemporary display use. By replacing curves with consistent chamfers and straight segments, it aims to deliver a distinctive techno identity while maintaining clear, structured letterforms.
Diagonal strokes are crisp and evenly weighted, and the repeated chamfer motif creates strong visual cohesion across letters and numerals. Numerals are similarly polygonal, with an especially angular 2, 3, and 8 that reinforce the industrial, display-like texture. At smaller sizes the light stroke may benefit from ample spacing and contrast to preserve clarity.