Sans Faceted Lyka 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stereohead' by Stationjack and 'Bananku' and 'Neisson' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, gaming ui, sci‑fi ui, tech, arcade, industrial, futuristic, tactical, beveled geometry, tech display, rugged clarity, retro digital, angular, chamfered, octagonal, geometric, blocky.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. Terminals are consistently chamfered, creating octagonal counters in rounded letters and a machined, modular silhouette across the set. Stroke thickness is even and dense, with tight apertures and squared interior spaces that emphasize a sturdy, monoline construction. Proportions are compact with a slightly condensed feel in many glyphs, while spacing and alignment stay orderly and grid-like, reinforcing the typeface’s engineered rhythm.
This font is best suited to short to medium-length display settings where its faceted construction can be appreciated—headlines, titles, branding marks, packaging callouts, and signage-style graphics. It also fits interface motifs for games or speculative/technical themes, especially for labels, menus, and on-screen headings where a strong, angular voice is desired.
The overall tone reads modern and utilitarian, with a retro-digital edge reminiscent of arcade, sci‑fi interface, and industrial labeling aesthetics. Its sharp facets and rigid geometry convey precision, strength, and a controlled, technical personality.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, beveled sign-making language into a consistent alphabet, prioritizing a rugged, machine-cut impression over softness or calligraphic nuance. By standardizing chamfered corners and polygonal counters, it aims to deliver a distinctive, high-impact display texture that feels precise and engineered.
Distinctive chamfers on corners and joins create strong diagonal accents, giving the face a “cut metal” look even at smaller sizes. The numerals and capitals share a consistent polygonal logic, helping mixed-case settings maintain a coherent, mechanical texture.