Sans Faceted Lybe 5 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code ui, terminals, dashboards, labels, posters, techy, industrial, retro digital, utilitarian, schematic, technical tone, modular clarity, retro computing, systematic geometry, octagonal, chamfered, angular, geometric, crisp.
A geometric, monoline sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with consistent chamfers. Counters tend toward octagonal forms, and terminals are squared-off, giving letters a compact, modular silhouette. The rhythm is even and grid-like, with consistent stroke weight and steady spacing that keeps lines of text visually uniform. Numerals echo the same faceted construction, with the 0 and 8 reading as clean, angular loops.
Well-suited to interfaces, terminals, and data-heavy layouts where consistent alignment and a technical voice are desired. It also works for labels, wayfinding-style graphics, and sci‑fi or retro-tech branding where angular counters and clipped corners can carry the theme without additional ornament.
The faceted construction and strict geometry create a technical, machine-made tone. It evokes retro digital equipment, instrumentation labels, and utilitarian signage while staying clean and legible. Overall, it feels precise and functional rather than expressive or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to translate a strict grid and engineered geometry into a readable sans, using chamfers to imply curvature while preserving sharp, mechanical structure. It aims for a distinctive technical identity that remains orderly and consistent in continuous text.
In text, the chamfers remain visible at typical reading sizes, producing a subtly pixel-adjacent, engineered texture without becoming noisy. The rounded letterforms (like O/C/G) are intentionally polygonal, reinforcing a consistent, hardware-like design language across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.