Sans Faceted Idluz 5 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: tech branding, ui labels, posters, headlines, signage, technical, futuristic, precise, minimal, architectural, geometric clarity, futuristic feel, structural consistency, display character, faceted, angular, monoline, outlined, geometric.
This typeface is built from thin, monoline strokes and uses planar facets to replace curves, producing octagonal and chamfered counters throughout. Terminals are crisp and straight, with consistent stroke weight and a clean, open construction that keeps letterforms airy. Proportions lean geometric, with tall verticals, taut diagonals, and simplified joins; round characters like O/C/G and numerals take on an engineered, multi-sided profile. The overall rhythm is even and controlled, with a slightly mechanical feel created by repeated angles and short bevels at corners.
It works best where a lightweight, high-precision look is desirable: technology branding, interface labels, product markings, and futuristic editorial headlines. The distinctive faceting also suits posters and signage that benefit from a crisp, architectural voice, especially at medium to large sizes where the chamfers read clearly.
The faceted geometry and hairline weight give the font a cool, technical tone that reads as contemporary and engineered. It suggests precision and structure—more schematic than expressive—while still feeling approachable due to its open counters and straightforward forms.
The design appears intended to translate geometric sans forms into a faceted, chamfered vocabulary, delivering a consistent polygonal identity across the character set. By keeping strokes thin and construction simple, it aims for a refined, engineered appearance that stands out through shape language rather than weight or contrast.
The polygonal rounding is applied consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, making mixed-setting look cohesive. Narrow details (like inner corners and small apertures) appear deliberately sharp, emphasizing a plotted, CAD-like aesthetic when set in text.