Sans Faceted Pafo 7 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, headlines, posters, product labeling, wayfinding, techy, futuristic, industrial, digital, utilitarian, digital aesthetic, systematic geometry, interface clarity, modern branding, octagonal, angular, chamfered, monoline, geometric.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and crisp chamfered corners, replacing curves with short diagonal facets that create an octagonal, engineered silhouette. Strokes are consistently thin and monoline, with open counters and a clean, geometric construction that keeps forms legible while emphasizing angularity. Terminals are flat and squared-off, and the overall spacing feels measured and even, supporting readable word shapes in continuous text.
It performs well in interface labels, control panels, packaging, and signage where a technical aesthetic is desired and glyph shapes need to stay crisp at small-to-medium sizes. The distinctive angular rhythm also suits short headlines, posters, and titling where the faceted construction can be part of the visual identity.
The faceted geometry gives the font a technical, futuristic tone reminiscent of digital interfaces and precision-made hardware. Its sharp corners and restrained stroke weight feel efficient and contemporary rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended to translate a clean sans structure into a faceted, planar language, prioritizing a consistent geometric system and a modern, device-like feel. It balances recognizability with a stylized, machined edge to create a functional display voice that still reads smoothly in text samples.
Round letters like O/C/G and numerals such as 0/8/9 are rendered with multi-sided outlines, producing a distinctive “cut” look that stays consistent across the set. The figures match the letterforms in angular logic, making alphanumerics feel cohesive in mixed settings like codes, labels, and UI text.