Sans Faceted Pafa 3 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, code samples, terminal styling, technical diagrams, signage, techy, industrial, retro, schematic, geometric, technical aesthetic, geometric construction, instrument labeling, retro computing, octagonal, chamfered, angular, crisp, modular.
This typeface is built from straight strokes with consistent line thickness and frequent chamfered corners, replacing curves with short planar facets. Circular forms (O, Q, 0, 8) read as octagonal, while diagonals are clean and mechanical, giving the glyphs a constructed, modular feel. Proportions are fairly compact with open counters and a steady rhythm, and the simplified terminals keep shapes crisp at small sizes. Numerals and letters share the same faceted geometry, producing a coherent, grid-friendly texture in running text.
It suits interface labeling, dashboards, and technical diagrams where a constructed, high-clarity look is desired. It also works well for code snippets, terminal-inspired branding, and compact signage or product markings that benefit from a geometric, faceted voice.
The overall tone feels technical and engineered, like labeling from instruments, blueprints, or early computer/arcade interfaces. Its sharp corners and polygonal curves add a subtle sci‑fi edge while maintaining an orderly, utilitarian presence.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, polygonal construction into a practical text face, keeping stroke logic consistent while giving rounded characters an engineered, chamfered alternative. The goal seems to be a distinctive technical aesthetic that remains readable in continuous text.
Faceting is applied consistently across rounds and joins, which helps the design stay visually even in mixed-case text. The design’s straight-sided bowls and corners create a distinctive sparkle and a slightly pixel-adjacent character without becoming blocky.