Sans Faceted Lybe 1 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Proto Mono' by ATK Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, terminal aesthetic, tech branding, posters, packaging, techno, industrial, retro, utilitarian, mechanical, faceted geometry, technical clarity, retro digital, industrial labeling, modular rhythm, angular, chamfered, octagonal, crisp, geometric.
A geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, substituting curves with small planar facets. Letterforms sit on a firm, square rhythm with consistent stroke thickness and a compact, engineered feel. Bowls and rounds (like O, C, G, 0) resolve into octagonal shapes, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sharp and symmetrical. The lowercase follows the same faceted construction, with simple single-storey forms and squared terminals that reinforce a uniform, modular texture in text.
This font works well where a structured, technical texture is desirable: interface labels, dashboards, coding/terminal-themed graphics, product marking-style branding, and bold headlines that benefit from its faceted geometry. It can also add a controlled retro-industrial flavor to posters and packaging, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the corner cuts read clearly.
The overall tone is technical and no-nonsense, with a retro-digital edge that reads like labeling, equipment markings, or early computer display typography translated into print. Its hard angles and precise geometry lend it a disciplined, machine-made voice rather than a humanist or expressive one.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, modular sans with a faceted construction language—turning traditional curves into clipped planes for a distinctly engineered, digital-industrial look while keeping a consistent rhythm across letters and figures.
Counters are generally open and rectangular-to-octagonal, creating clear internal shapes and a steady dark color. Numerals match the same chamfered geometry; the slashed zero is especially distinctive and helps differentiate characters in dense settings.