Sans Faceted Ilmu 1 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, tech branding, headlines, posters, wayfinding, techno, futuristic, schematic, angular, clinical, geometric system, digital aesthetic, constructed voice, display clarity, faceted, geometric, chamfered, monoline, wireframe.
A monoline, faceted sans whose curves are consistently replaced by short straight segments, producing chamfered corners and polygonal bowls. The glyphs keep a steady, even stroke and a forward-leaning stance, with open apertures and simplified joins that read as constructed rather than calligraphic. Proportions are broad with generous horizontal span, and the overall rhythm is regular and grid-like, reinforced by uniform character widths and tidy sidebearings. Numerals and round letters (like O, C, S) take on multi-sided outlines, while terminals are typically flat or angled, maintaining a crisp, engineered silhouette.
Well-suited to interface labels, dashboards, and technical diagrams where a constructed, geometric voice supports the content. It also works effectively for branding in technology, gaming, and science-fiction adjacent projects, as well as for short headlines and poster typography where the faceted shapes can be appreciated. For extended reading, it will typically perform best with ample size and spacing.
The font conveys a technical, futuristic tone—more like a plotted diagram or sci‑fi interface labeling than a humanist text face. Its angular segmentation and consistent slant give it a brisk, mechanical energy, while the light stroke keeps it airy and understated. Overall it feels precise, digital, and slightly retro-computing in spirit.
The design appears intended to translate a sans structure into a faceted, polygonal system that feels engineered and consistent across the character set. By keeping strokes uniform and replacing curves with planar segments, it aims for a distinctive, technical identity while retaining straightforward legibility and regular spacing.
The faceting is applied systematically across both uppercase and lowercase, creating a cohesive polygonal texture in words. Punctuation and simple marks remain minimal and clean, which helps preserve the schematic feel. At smaller sizes, the many angled segments can introduce visual chatter, while at display sizes the geometry becomes a defining stylistic feature.