Sans Faceted Idlab 5 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, titles, signage, art deco, industrial, technical, retro, sci‑fi, stylization, geometric rigor, signage impact, modernist tone, condensed, monoline, faceted, angular, geometric.
A tall, tightly condensed display sans built from straight strokes and small planar chamfers that stand in for curves. Terminals are clean and sharp, with frequent octagonal/hexagonal rounding created by clipped corners; bowls and counters stay narrow and vertically oriented. Strokes read close to monoline with subtle thick–thin modulation in a few joins, and overall spacing is disciplined, producing a crisp vertical rhythm. The lowercase follows the same narrow architecture, with small counters and compact bowls that keep texture light and airy.
Best suited to display settings where its condensed silhouette and faceted details can read clearly—titles, posters, brand marks, packaging, and signage. It can also work for short UI labels or credits when a sleek, technical tone is desired, but it’s less appropriate for long-form text at small sizes due to its narrow counters and dense vertical rhythm.
The faceted construction and high verticality evoke Art Deco signage, machine-age drafting, and a slightly futuristic, engineered mood. It feels precise and stylized rather than casual, with an elegant severity suited to striking, graphic statements.
The design appears intended to translate geometric sans proportions into a crisp, chamfered vocabulary, replacing smooth curves with planar cuts for a stylized, architectural look. It prioritizes a strong vertical presence and consistent faceting to deliver a distinctive, era-tinged display personality.
Uppercase forms emphasize straight-sided geometry (notably in O/Q and C/G), while diagonals are used sparingly and feel controlled. Numerals echo the same chamfered logic, including an angular, segmented 8 and sharply cut curves, reinforcing the font’s consistent faceted voice.