Sans Faceted Idkal 1 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A monoline, sharply faceted sans built from straight strokes and planar, chamfer-like joins. Curves are consistently replaced by angled segments, producing diamond and wedge counters (notably in O/Q and rounded letters), while verticals and diagonals stay crisp and even in weight. Proportions are relatively narrow with open spacing, and widths vary by character, giving the set a slightly irregular rhythm that still reads as systematically constructed. Terminals are clean and unadorned, and the lowercase echoes the same angular logic with simple, single-storey forms.
Best suited to display settings where the faceted geometry can be appreciated—headlines, posters, logotypes, and short UI or product labels. It can add a distinctive, tech-forward voice to branding and titling, but its angular detailing is most effective at larger sizes rather than long passages.
The overall tone feels geometric and coded, with a subtle runic or sci‑fi flavor created by the polygonal “curve” substitutions and needle-like stroke economy. It reads as modern and technical, but with a playful, handmade edge due to the varied widths and slightly idiosyncratic letter constructions.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, polygonal construction into a readable sans, swapping conventional curves for crisp facets to create a distinctive, emblematic texture. It prioritizes stylistic character and visual novelty while maintaining recognizable letterforms across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Round shapes resolve into lozenges and beveled bowls, and several glyphs lean on asymmetric cuts and open interior angles that emphasize a constructed, sign-like aesthetic. Numerals follow the same straight-edged logic, favoring angled corners over smooth arcs, which keeps the texture consistent in mixed alphanumeric settings.