Sans Faceted Lymy 1 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, gaming ui, sci-fi titles, futuristic, arcade, industrial, tactical, techno, geometric styling, sci-fi tone, impact display, mechanical feel, angular, faceted, chamfered, octagonal, stencil-like.
A sharply faceted display sans built from straight segments and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar angles. Strokes are consistently heavy and mostly uniform, with frequent chamfers that create octagonal counters in rounded letters like O and 0. The lowercase is compact with a relatively small x-height and short extenders, while capitals feel tall and rigid. Width varies by glyph, and the overall rhythm is blocky and mechanical, with squared terminals and occasional notch-like joins that suggest a cut-metal construction.
Best used for headlines, titles, and short phrases where the faceted geometry can be appreciated. It fits game branding, sci‑fi or cyber-themed posters, tech-event graphics, and interface labels where a rugged, engineered aesthetic is desired. For longer reading, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve clarity.
The face reads as futuristic and engineered, with an arcade/tech interface energy. Its hard angles and consistent chamfers evoke machinery, sci‑fi signage, and utilitarian labeling rather than warmth or tradition. The tone is assertive and slightly aggressive, suited to high-impact, tech-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, cut-corner motif into an all-purpose alphabet with strong display presence. By standardizing chamfers and eliminating curves, it aims to deliver a cohesive techno-industrial voice that remains legible while feeling distinctly constructed.
Distinctive chamfering is applied broadly, but with enough variation to keep forms recognizable (notably in S, G, and numerals). Small details like the angular tails and pointed inner corners add character at larger sizes, while the faceting can make tight text blocks feel busy at small sizes.