Sans Faceted Lifu 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, display, gaming, ui labels, posters, techy, futuristic, game-like, industrial, precise, sci-fi styling, angular clarity, systematic geometry, display impact, faceted, chamfered, octagonal, angular, monolinear.
A geometric, monolinear sans built from straight strokes with chamfered corners and faceted, octagonal counters in place of curves. Stems and bars keep a consistent thickness, producing an even color and crisp rhythm, while joints are handled with sharp cuts rather than rounded terminals. The letterforms lean on squared geometry with occasional diagonal facets, giving bowls, rounds, and numerals a cut-metal silhouette. Spacing appears moderate and the overall construction stays disciplined and grid-friendly, emphasizing hard edges and clean alignments.
Best suited for short display settings where its angular construction can be appreciated: titles, logos, posters, game graphics, and interface labels. It can also work for signage or packaging that benefits from a crisp, industrial voice, while extended body text may feel visually busy due to the persistent faceting.
The font projects a technical, sci-fi tone—more engineered than expressive—evoking digital interfaces, arcade aesthetics, and machined signage. Its faceted geometry reads as assertive and utilitarian, with a controlled, high-precision feel rather than warmth or calligraphy.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric grid into a contemporary, faceted alphabet, prioritizing sharp planar cuts and consistent stroke logic over traditional curves. It aims to deliver a distinctive, tech-forward texture that remains legible while clearly signaling a futuristic, engineered identity.
Distinctive chamfers on corners and counters help differentiate similar shapes and reinforce the “constructed” look, especially in rounded letters and numerals. The angular treatment is consistent across upper- and lowercase, creating a cohesive system suited to bold, graphic settings.