Sans Faceted Illi 2 is a very light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, code snippets, tech branding, posters, packaging, tech, futuristic, industrial, schematic, retro-digital, technical labeling, geometric system, display clarity, retro computing, octagonal, angular, chamfered, geometric, wireframe.
A geometric, faceted sans built from straight strokes and chamfered corners, replacing curves with crisp planar segments. Stroke weight is consistent throughout, with open counters and generous interior space that keep letterforms airy. Joins are clean and mostly orthogonal or diagonally cut, creating an octagonal rhythm across rounds like O, C, and G as well as many numerals. Terminals are blunt and squared-off, and the overall construction feels grid-disciplined and highly regular, supporting stable spacing and predictable texture in lines of text.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where clarity and a technical aesthetic are desired, such as UI labels, dashboards, product interfaces, and schematic annotations. It also works well for tech-forward branding, sci‑fi titles, and poster typography where the faceted construction can be featured at larger sizes.
The faceted geometry reads as technical and engineered, evoking CAD labeling, instrumentation, and retro digital display logic without mimicking a seven-segment style outright. Its light, open build gives it a calm, precise tone—more schematic than expressive—while the repeated chamfers add a distinctive sci‑fi edge.
The design appears intended to translate a strict grid and chamfered industrial geometry into a readable text face, balancing distinctive faceting with simple, consistent construction. It prioritizes systematic repetition and crisp angles to create a recognizably technical voice across letters and numerals.
Diagonal facets are used strategically to suggest curvature in bowls and rounds, producing a consistent octagonal motif across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Distinctive shapes such as the slashed zero and the angular treatment of curved letters help differentiation, while the minimal contrast keeps the voice uniform across mixed-case settings.