Sans Faceted Lybo 5 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, code display, data tables, signage, packaging, technical, industrial, futuristic, utilitarian, digital, grid clarity, tech styling, systematic geometry, mechanical feel, octagonal, beveled, angular, modular, mechanical.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and chamfered corners that replace curves with crisp facets, producing an octagonal, planed look across rounds like C, O, and G. Strokes remain consistent in thickness, with squared terminals and frequent diagonal cuts that create a disciplined, modular rhythm. Proportions read on the wide side, and letterforms sit on a steady grid that keeps spacing and alignment extremely regular. Numerals follow the same faceted construction, with clear, geometric silhouettes and minimal contrast.
It performs best where strict alignment and consistent character width are useful, such as UI readouts, terminal-style layouts, tables, and technical diagrams. The faceted shapes also make it suitable for sci‑fi or industrial branding, product labeling, and short headlines where the angular styling can be a defining visual feature.
The overall tone feels engineered and system-driven, with a cool, instrument-panel attitude. Its sharp bevels and polygonal bowls suggest precision, machinery, and digital hardware aesthetics rather than warmth or calligraphy.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric sans into a hard-edged, faceted system that reads clearly on a grid while projecting a distinctly technical character. By standardizing chamfers and stroke behavior, it prioritizes consistency and a machined aesthetic over organic softness.
Counters tend toward squared-off rectangles and octagons, and many joins are resolved with consistent chamfers, which helps maintain uniform texture in runs of text. The lowercase echoes the uppercase construction closely, reinforcing a cohesive, technical voice.