Sans Faceted Jida 1 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, headlines, posters, branding, wayfinding, techno, futuristic, industrial, systematic, precise, modernize forms, add facets, technical clarity, display impact, angular, faceted, octagonal, monoline, geometric.
A geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with faceted, near-octagonal outlines. Strokes remain essentially monoline, with squared terminals and consistent join behavior that emphasizes a constructed, modular feel. The proportions run horizontally generous with a notably tall x-height, and counters are open and rectilinear, producing an airy, technical texture in text. Letterforms like O/C/G/Q read as polygonal rounds, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) stay crisp and evenly weighted, keeping the overall rhythm clean and controlled.
Well suited to UI labels, dashboards, and product interfaces where a crisp, technical aesthetic is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, posters, and tech-forward branding, and can extend to signage/wayfinding when a geometric, engineered voice is appropriate.
The faceted construction and hard edges give the typeface a futuristic, engineered tone—more instrument-panel than editorial. It conveys precision and a slightly retro-digital sci‑fi flavor, with a cool, utilitarian voice that feels contemporary and machine-made.
The design appears intended to translate familiar sans-serif skeletons into a polygonal, chamfered system, prioritizing clarity and consistency while adding a distinctive faceted signature. The overall approach suggests an aim for a modern, sci‑fi-leaning display personality that still holds together in short text settings.
In running text, the angular apertures and clipped corners create a distinctive sparkle, especially at larger sizes where the planar facets become a defining feature. The numeral set follows the same geometry, with squared, cut-corner shapes that align visually with the caps.