Sans Faceted Ilpi 5 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, terminal styling, diagrams, signage, packaging, technical, retro, schematic, futuristic, precise, system aesthetic, angular identity, technical clarity, retro futurism, faceted, angular, octagonal, geometric, modular.
A geometric, modular sans built from straight strokes with clipped, chamfered corners that turn curves into small planar facets. Strokes remain even throughout, with rounded terminals used sparingly and most joins resolved as clean angles, giving letters an octagonal construction. Proportions read compact and tall, with a relatively small x-height and consistent internal counters; the rhythm is steady and gridlike, producing a uniform texture across lines of text.
Works well for interface labels, HUD/terminal styling, diagrams, and compact titling where a technical tone is desired. It can also suit signage or packaging that benefits from a constructed, retro-futuristic look, especially when set with generous line spacing to keep the angular details clear.
The faceted construction and measured repetition suggest a technical, instrument-panel mood with a retro-digital edge. Its crisp corners and simplified forms feel engineered and utilitarian, evoking labeling systems, sci‑fi interfaces, and schematic graphics rather than handwritten or expressive typography.
The font appears designed to translate a strict geometric grid into a readable sans by substituting curves with consistent chamfers, creating a recognizable faceted voice while maintaining steady, system-like spacing. The aim seems to be a distinctive technical aesthetic that remains coherent across letters and numerals.
The design leans heavily on chamfers for visual consistency across rounds like C/O/Q and bowls in b/p/q, and the numerals follow the same angular logic for a cohesive alphanumeric set. The overall impression is clean and deliberate, with a distinct “cut-corner” signature that stays prominent even in continuous reading.