Sans Faceted Lyla 9 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Nue Archimoto' by Owl king project (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, interfaces, techno, industrial, arcade, utilitarian, retro, geometric display, technical tone, modular consistency, high impact, octagonal, chamfered, angular, blocky, modular.
A heavy, square-shouldered sans with curves largely replaced by crisp chamfers and short diagonal facets. Strokes stay essentially uniform, producing a rigid, engineered texture with strong verticals and flat terminals. Bowls and counters are cut into octagonal forms, and joins tend to resolve into clean 45° corners rather than smooth arcs. The overall rhythm is steady and grid-friendly, with sturdy caps, compact lowercase forms, and lining figures that echo the same faceted geometry.
This font works well for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and wayfinding where its angular silhouettes stay crisp. It also suits UI/overlay graphics, game HUDs, and technical or industrial branding that benefits from a precise, modular texture.
The faceted construction and strict geometry give the face a technical, hardware-like tone that reads as practical and machine-made. Its blocky silhouettes and clipped corners also suggest retro digital display culture—arcade, terminal, and sci‑fi interfaces—without feeling decorative or whimsical.
The letterforms appear designed to translate a geometric, display-like aesthetic into a consistent text-capable alphabet. By substituting curves with chamfers and keeping stroke weight stable, it aims for durable legibility while projecting a distinctly engineered, faceted identity.
The design maintains a consistent chamfer language across letters and numerals, helping mixed-case text look cohesive. Openings and notches are used to define shapes (notably in rounded letters), and the squared punctuation and straight-sided forms reinforce a disciplined, schematic feel at both large and text sizes.