Sans Faceted Idkis 5 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, posters, headlines, branding, technical, futuristic, precise, minimal, sci‑fi aesthetic, technical labeling, geometric system, minimal display, monoline, octagonal, angular, geometric, wireframe.
A monoline sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with small planar facets that create an octagonal, engineered silhouette. Strokes stay consistently thin with clean joins and no visible terminals beyond the faceting, giving outlines a crisp, schematic feel. Proportions are compact and condensed, with tall capitals, a restrained x-height, and open counters that keep the delicate lines from clogging. The rhythm is even and measured; diagonals in A, K, V, W, X, and Y are sharply drawn, while round letters like C, G, O, Q, and S read as chamfered polygons.
Best suited to display settings where its thin, geometric construction can read cleanly: UI headings and labels, technical diagrams, product marks, signage/wayfinding, and poster headlines. It can also work for short blocks of text at generous sizes and with comfortable tracking, where the faceted forms become a defining stylistic feature.
The overall tone feels technical and forward-looking, like labeling on equipment or a minimalist sci‑fi interface. Its sharp chamfers and airy stroke weight communicate precision and restraint rather than warmth or informality.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, hard-edged construction into a readable sans, emphasizing consistent chamfers and a lightweight, drawn-line presence. It prioritizes a cohesive polygonal system and a sleek, engineered aesthetic over traditional typographic warmth.
Distinctive faceting is especially apparent in bowls and curves, where corners are consistently clipped to the same small angles, helping maintain a coherent system across caps, lowercase, and numerals. The numerals echo the same polygonal logic, with rounded forms rendered as flattened, angular loops for a cohesive alphanumeric texture.