Sans Faceted Pako 12 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, signage, posters, headlines, techy, futuristic, industrial, geometric, utilitarian, technical voice, digital aesthetic, systematic geometry, display clarity, faceted, angular, chamfered, octagonal, crisp.
A geometric sans built from straight strokes and crisp chamfered corners, replacing curves with short planar facets. Stroke weight stays consistent throughout, with squared terminals and frequent octagonal outlines in round letters and numerals. Proportions are compact and fairly uniform, with simple, architectural construction in the lowercase; joins are clean and mechanical, and counters tend to be open and evenly proportioned. Overall spacing reads orderly and grid-friendly, emphasizing clarity and structure over softness.
This font performs best in display and short-to-medium text where its angular detailing remains visible: UI labels, dashboards, product interfaces, signage, and wayfinding. It also works well for posters and headlines in technology, gaming, sci‑fi, or industrial-themed branding where a crisp, constructed texture supports the message.
The faceted geometry creates a distinctly tech-forward, engineered tone—precise, controlled, and slightly retro-digital. It feels suited to interfaces and systems where a hard-edged, constructed voice is desirable, projecting a sense of instrumentation and modern machinery.
The design appears intended to translate a clean sans framework into a faceted, polygonal system that evokes engineered objects and digital hardware. By standardizing chamfers and straight segments, it aims for a consistent, reproducible look that stays legible while delivering a distinctive technical character.
Distinctive cuts at corners become a consistent motif across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving the set a cohesive, modular rhythm. The numerals and round letters share similar octagonal logic, which reinforces a technical, instrument-like texture in running text.