Sans Faceted Lapu 8 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, signage, techno, industrial, retro, tactical, arcade, impact, modernity, systematic, distinctiveness, octagonal, angular, chamfered, geometric, blocky.
A compact geometric sans with sharply chamfered corners and faceted, near-octagonal curves. Strokes are consistently heavy and clean, with squared terminals and crisp diagonal cuts replacing most rounding. Counters in letters like O, D, P, and R read as inset polygons, and the overall construction favors straight segments and tight radii, creating a sturdy, engineered texture. Spacing appears even and the shapes stay uniform across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a coherent, modular rhythm in text.
Best suited to display applications where its cut-corner geometry can be appreciated: headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and interface labeling for games or tech products. It can work for short bursts of text (taglines, buttons, navigation) when set with comfortable size and spacing, but its hard facets make extended reading less ideal.
The faceted geometry and cut-corner construction give it a mechanical, tech-forward tone with a retro-digital edge. It feels utilitarian and assertive—more like signage, equipment labeling, or game UI than editorial typography—while still remaining approachable enough for short text settings.
The design appears intended to translate a bold sans structure into a planar, machined aesthetic by systematically replacing curves with facets and chamfers. The goal seems to be high-impact legibility with a distinctive techno/industrial signature that remains consistent across letters and figures.
Distinctive angled joins and notches create strong silhouette recognition, especially in caps and numerals, but the same features can add visual noise at smaller sizes. The lowercase echoes the caps’ geometry rather than adopting calligraphic cues, keeping the voice consistent and functional. Numerals are similarly polygonal, reinforcing the industrial display character.