Sans Faceted Ilpu 5 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, coding, data tables, wayfinding, packaging, techy, industrial, retro, utilitarian, futuristic, system clarity, technical tone, grid alignment, distinctive geometry, octagonal, angular, chamfered, geometric, wireframe.
This font is built from straight strokes with consistent line weight and crisp, faceted corners that substitute for curves. Round forms like O, C, and G resolve into octagonal silhouettes with chamfered joins, giving the design a precise, engineered feel. Proportions are compact and disciplined, with simple, open counters and minimal modulation, producing an even rhythm across letters and numerals. The lowercase follows the same geometric logic, with single-storey forms and squared terminals that keep the texture clean and uniform in running text.
It performs best where alignment and repeatable letterfit matter—interface labels, terminal-style displays, dashboards, tables, and technical documentation. The faceted outlines also suit signage-like applications such as wayfinding, product labeling, and packaging where a crisp, engineered voice is desired.
The overall tone is technical and instrument-like, evoking labeling systems, digital readouts, and schematic lettering. Its sharp geometry reads as modern and controlled, with a subtle retro-computing flavor that feels practical rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a clear, systematic sans voice with a distinctive faceted construction, prioritizing consistency and grid-friendly structure while adding character through chamfered geometry.
Distinctive chamfers at corners create a consistent “cut” motif that helps unify the character set and keeps joins from feeling blunt. Numerals and punctuation match the same angular construction, supporting a cohesive, systematized appearance.