Sans Faceted Ilny 5 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
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This typeface is built from straight, uniform strokes with consistent corner radiusing and frequent chamfered turns, replacing most curves with faceted, polygonal geometry. Counters and bowls read as octagonal or diamond-like forms, and terminals tend to be blunt with small angled cuts rather than tapered endings. The overall construction feels modular and grid-driven, yielding even rhythm and spacing with crisp edges and clearly separated interior shapes. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, with closed forms rendered as multi-sided outlines and open forms formed from rigid, angled strokes.
It works well for short-to-medium display text where a geometric, tech-forward voice is desired—such as UI labels, game interfaces, product markings, headlines, and poster typography. The consistent stroke behavior and modular shapes also suit diagrams, wayfinding-style applications, and themed packaging that benefits from a synthetic, engineered aesthetic.
The faceted construction and engineered regularity give the font a distinctly technical, futuristic tone. It suggests digital interfaces, sci‑fi labeling, and geometric signage, with a cool, systematic character rather than a humanist or handwritten feel.
The design appears intended to translate a sans structure into a faceted, planar system that feels manufactured and digital, using chamfers and polygonal counters to create a distinctive sci‑fi flavor while maintaining orderly proportions and consistent rhythm.
Diagonal strokes are used sparingly and when present they read as controlled, mechanical joins rather than calligraphic movement. The design leans on strong silhouettes and clear negative space, prioritizing a constructed look over softness or optical modulation.