Sans Faceted Guku 8 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, technology branding, sci-fi titles, product markings, dashboards, techy, futuristic, precise, sleek, instrumental, technical tone, futuristic styling, geometric clarity, industrial feel, angular, chamfered, monoline, faceted, oblique.
A monoline, oblique sans with faceted construction: curves are largely replaced by straight segments and clipped corners, producing octagonal rounds in forms like C, O, and G. Strokes stay even and crisp, with a slightly condensed, forward-leaning rhythm and ample interior space that keeps counters open. Joins and terminals tend to be squared or chamfered rather than rounded, and the overall geometry feels engineered and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.
It suits short-to-medium text where a technical aesthetic is desired: interface labels, dashboards, device markings, data-heavy graphics, and contemporary tech branding. The faceted rounds also make it effective for titles and display lines in science-fiction or industrial themes, especially when set with generous tracking.
The faceted geometry and steady slant give the font a clean, technical voice with a contemporary, futuristic edge. It reads as precise and utilitarian, suggesting instrumentation, motion, and modern product interfaces rather than warmth or nostalgia.
The design appears intended to translate an engineered, polygonal motif into a practical sans, using chamfered geometry to evoke speed and precision while keeping letterforms straightforward and legible.
The distinctive clipped-corner treatment is especially evident in rounded letters and in numerals, reinforcing a cohesive "machined" look. Lowercase forms maintain the same angular logic, helping mixed-case text keep a uniform texture without sudden calligraphic contrasts.