Sans Faceted Ilja 5 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, branding, game ui, futuristic, technical, enigmatic, arcane, minimalist, stylized modernity, geometric consistency, display impact, thematic lettering, monoline, angular, geometric, faceted, chiseled.
A monoline, geometric sans built from straight strokes and sharp joins, replacing curves with crisp facets and angled corners. The letterforms lean on diamond and wedge-like counters (notably in O/Q and several numerals), with frequent chamfered terminals and occasional interior notches that read like cut-ins rather than brush modulation. Proportions are generally compact with a steady cap height and a clean, open rhythm, though widths vary by character (e.g., wide W versus narrower I and L). Diacritics and punctuation follow the same sparing linear logic, keeping shapes simple and airy.
Best suited to display contexts where the angular silhouettes can be appreciated—headlines, posters, logos, titling, and brand marks with a geometric or sci‑fi leaning. It also fits UI accents for games or speculative-tech themes, as well as short labels and signage where a crisp, etched look is desirable.
The overall tone feels futuristic and coded, like inscriptions etched into metal or crystal. Its angular construction and faceted counters give it a slightly mysterious, techno-ritual character—clinical in stroke but evocative in silhouette. The result is modern and deliberate, with a stylized edge that suggests design fiction, sci‑fi interfaces, or symbolic signage.
The design appears intended to translate a clean sans structure into an angular, faceted system, prioritizing a consistent straight-stroke grammar over smooth curves. By echoing diamond counters and chiseled terminals across the set, it aims for a cohesive, emblematic voice that feels engineered and decorative at once.
Distinctive character comes from repeated diamond motifs and consistent chamfering, which create strong word-shapes even at display sizes. The faceting introduces small internal angles and tight apertures in places, so it reads most confidently when given generous size, spacing, or contrast against the background.