Sans Faceted Ilby 2 is a very light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, tech branding, sci‑fi titles, display headings, posters, futuristic, technical, minimal, geometric, sci‑fi, futurism, geometric reduction, technical clarity, interface aesthetic, faceted, chamfered, angular, octagonal, wireframe.
A thin, monoline sans built from straight segments with frequent chamfered corners, giving bowls and curves an octagonal, faceted construction. Strokes maintain a consistent light weight with rounded stroke ends, while overall proportions are generous and horizontally open, producing a clean, airy texture in text. Letterforms rely on simplified geometric skeletons—rectilinear E/F/T/L and polygonal C/G/O/Q—creating a crisp, engineered rhythm. Spacing appears even and deliberate, with clear counters and high legibility despite the angular curvature replacements.
Best suited to display sizes where the faceted construction can be appreciated—interface labeling, dashboards, tech and gaming identities, and sci‑fi themed headlines. It can also work for short blocks of text in clean layouts, especially where an airy, high-tech tone is desired.
The faceted geometry and hairline strokes evoke a futuristic, instrument-like tone—more interface and schematics than editorial typography. It reads as precise and modern, with a subtle retro-tech flavor reminiscent of digital signage and science-fiction titling.
The design appears intended to translate rounded forms into planar facets while staying lightweight and readable, creating a consistent, engineered aesthetic. It aims to feel contemporary and technical, offering a distinctive geometric voice without adding ornament beyond the chamfered geometry.
Distinctive angled joins appear consistently across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, reinforcing a cohesive planar logic. Round letters (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) use the same clipped-corner strategy, and diagonals in K/V/W/X/Y keep the same stroke economy, maintaining a uniform “constructed” look across the set.