Sans Faceted Yilu 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, game ui, posters, logos, futuristic, aggressive, industrial, sporty, tactical, impact, speed, tech feel, industrial edge, display focus, angular, chamfered, blocky, slanted, faceted.
A heavy, slanted display sans built from sharp planar facets rather than smooth curves. Strokes are broad and compact with clipped corners, creating octagonal counters and wedge-like terminals throughout. The letters show a forward-leaning posture with tight internal spaces, squared-off shoulders, and a generally mechanical rhythm; curves in forms like O, C, and S are interpreted as angled segments. Numerals follow the same chamfered construction, with bold, blocky silhouettes and small, angular apertures that keep the texture dense.
Best suited for bold headlines, branding marks, and short statements where its faceted geometry can read clearly. It fits well in sports identities, esports or game interfaces, action-oriented posters, product labels, and tech or industrial-themed graphics where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable.
The overall tone reads fast, forceful, and engineered—more like molded components or machined signage than handwritten or friendly typography. Its forward slant and faceted construction suggest speed, impact, and a techno-industrial attitude suited to high-energy branding.
The design appears intended to translate a sci‑fi/industrial aesthetic into a compact, high-impact display face by replacing curves with chamfered planes and emphasizing forward motion. The consistent faceting across letters and numbers suggests a goal of creating a cohesive, mechanical voice for punchy titles and branding.
The sample text shows strong horizontal momentum and a compact, dark typographic color, especially in longer lines. Angular joins and cut-in notches create distinctive silhouettes that help at headline sizes, while the tight counters and heavy joins make it feel less suited to small text or low-contrast settings.