Sans Faceted Panu 4 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, terminal styling, data displays, technical diagrams, signage, techy, retro, utilitarian, industrial, systematic, geometric styling, technical voice, system clarity, modular consistency, angular, octagonal, chamfered, modular, geometric.
This typeface is built from straight strokes with consistent thickness and crisp chamfered corners, substituting facets for round curves throughout. Forms tend toward octagonal bowls and squared terminals, producing a clean, engineered rhythm with clear segmentation at joints and corners. Counters are relatively open and evenly proportioned, while diagonals (as in A, K, V, W, X, Y) keep a steady angle and stroke logic that feels modular and tightly controlled. Numerals echo the same faceted construction, with strong, sign-like silhouettes and minimal contrast.
It suits interface labels, HUD/terminal-inspired layouts, dashboards, and any setting where a precise, engineered look is desired. The consistent stroke and faceted curves also work well for short paragraphs in instructional or technical contexts, as well as compact headings, captions, and environmental or wayfinding-style signage.
The overall tone feels technical and pragmatic, evoking instrument panels, terminals, and utilitarian labeling. Its faceted geometry lends a subtle sci‑fi and retro-computing character without becoming decorative, staying focused on clarity and structure.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, polygonal construction into a practical sans voice, prioritizing uniformity and repeatable stroke behavior. By replacing curves with chamfers and facets, it creates a distinctive mechanical identity while maintaining straightforward readability across alphanumerics.
The sample text shows a steady texture and predictable spacing, with the angular joins remaining legible at text sizes. Round characters like O, Q, and G read as polygonal rings, which reinforces the constructed, mechanical voice and keeps the palette cohesive across letters and numbers.