Sans Faceted Laby 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, ui display, gaming, futuristic, technical, angular, digital, mechanical, sci-fi tone, tech branding, display impact, geometric construction, digital signage, chamfered, octagonal, segmented, monolinear, crisp.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and sharp chamfered corners, replacing curves with faceted, planar joins. Forms are largely monolinear with consistent stroke thickness, and counters tend to be polygonal and squared-off, producing an octagonal, segmented skeleton throughout. The rhythm is slightly uneven in widths and internal spacing across letters, giving a modular, constructed feel while maintaining clear cap/lowercase differentiation. Numerals follow the same clipped geometry, with angular bowls and tight, rectilinear counters.
Well-suited for display typography such as headlines, titles, and poster work where the angular construction can be a key visual hook. It can also support tech-oriented branding, game graphics, and interface labels where a faceted, system-like voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone reads as futuristic and engineered, with a digital-signage edge that feels precise and utilitarian. Its sharp facets and hard terminals suggest technology, machinery, and sci‑fi interfaces more than warmth or tradition.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, polygonal construction into a readable sans, emphasizing chamfered corners and segmented bowls to evoke a technical, future-forward aesthetic.
Diagonal strokes are used sparingly and appear as short, decisive cuts, reinforcing the faceted motif. The design favors crisp silhouettes and strong corner behavior, which helps it hold its character at display sizes and in high-contrast rendering.