Sans Faceted Lyfo 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, gaming, ui titles, techno, industrial, futuristic, gamey, mechanical, geometric modularity, sci‑fi flavor, hard-edged clarity, display impact, angular, chamfered, octagonal, monoline, geometric.
A faceted, angular sans with chamfered corners and straight, planar strokes replacing curves. The overall construction is monoline and firmly geometric, with octagonal counters and clipped terminals that create a consistent, hard-edged rhythm. Proportions are compact and sturdy, with squared shoulders and tight joins that keep forms crisp at display sizes. The lowercase follows the same modular logic, with simplified bowls and diagonals, while the numerals echo the same cut-corner geometry for a cohesive alphanumeric set.
Best suited to display contexts where its faceted silhouettes can carry the design—headlines, posters, packaging accents, and logotypes. It also fits gaming and sci‑fi themed UI titles, badges, and technical or industrial labeling where a hard-edged, geometric voice is desirable.
The sharp facets and engineered geometry give the typeface a distinctly technological, industrial tone. It reads as deliberate and machine-made, suggesting sci‑fi interfaces, arcade hardware, or technical labeling rather than humanist warmth. The repeated chamfers add a subtle “armor plating” feel that conveys toughness and precision.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, cut-corner motif into a full alphabet that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. By substituting curves with chamfered planes and keeping stroke behavior uniform, it aims for strong recognition and a distinctly mechanical, futuristic flavor.
Diagonal cuts are used consistently at outer corners and some inner joins, creating a recognizable silhouette even in short words. The face favors straight-sided constructions and squared counters, which enhances clarity in headings and UI-like compositions but can feel rigid in long text blocks.