Sans Faceted Ilne 2 is a light, normal width, monoline, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, code samples, technical diagrams, posters, headlines, technical, retro, schematic, futuristic, utilitarian, geometric styling, technical tone, retro computing, systematic lettering, display impact, angular, chamfered, geometric, octagonal, wireframe.
This typeface is built from straight strokes with consistent line thickness and frequent chamfered corners, creating faceted, near-octagonal substitutes for curves. The overall construction feels geometric and slightly slanted, with open counters and simplified joins that keep shapes crisp and airy. Capitals read tall and structured, while lowercase forms stay compact and mechanical, maintaining a steady rhythm and even spacing. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, with angular bowls and clear corner cuts that emphasize a drawn-with-a-ruler look.
It suits interface labeling, code or data-themed layouts, and technical diagrams where a measured, systematic voice is desirable. The distinctive faceting also works well for posters, headers, and short lines of text in science/tech, gaming, and retro-computing contexts, especially when you want the geometry to be part of the visual identity.
The tone is technical and retro-futuristic, reminiscent of plotted lettering, instrument markings, or early computer/terminal aesthetics translated into a cleaner geometric system. Its sharp cornering and restrained stroke work give it a schematic, engineered feel rather than a friendly or calligraphic one.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a plain sans structure through a faceted, chamfered geometry, replacing curves with planar segments for a precise, engineered aesthetic. It prioritizes consistency and a clean, technical texture in running text while remaining visually distinctive through its angular construction.
Diagonal strokes and corner cuts are used consistently across the set, helping maintain uniform texture in text while keeping distinctive silhouettes for key characters (notably angular round letters and pointed/stepped terminals). The light stroke and open shapes suggest best performance at moderate-to-large sizes where the faceting is clearly visible.