Sans Faceted Illa 3 is a light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, game ui, tech branding, headlines, posters, techno, futuristic, geometric, digital, modular, geometric system, sci-fi tone, constructed forms, grid consistency, digital clarity, angular, faceted, octagonal, polygonal, squared terminals.
A geometric, faceted sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, with an octagonal construction that consistently substitutes angles for curves. Strokes keep a uniform thickness and end in clean, squared terminals; joins are crisp and mechanical, producing a steady, grid-like rhythm. Proportions are open and relatively wide, with simple, engineered counters (notably in O/0, 8, and a) and a distinctly constructed feel in diagonals and bowls. The numerals follow the same polygonal logic, with sharp chamfers and minimal optical correction, reinforcing a systematic, modular appearance.
This font works best where a crisp, constructed voice is desired—interface labels, HUD-style graphics, game menus, and tech-forward branding. It also suits short headlines and display settings where the angular silhouettes can read clearly and contribute to a futuristic mood.
The overall tone is technological and futuristic, with a schematic, machine-made presence that feels at home in digital interfaces and sci-fi branding. Its faceted geometry reads as precise and deliberate, giving text a controlled, synthetic character rather than a humanist or calligraphic one.
The design appears intended to translate a strict geometric system into a readable sans, replacing curves with planar facets to create a consistent, modular aesthetic. It prioritizes a clean, engineered look and even texture in text, aiming for a distinctive digital voice without ornamental flourishes.
Uppercase and lowercase share a closely related construction language, making mixed-case settings look cohesive and intentionally engineered. The faceting is applied consistently across straight and curved archetypes, so even traditionally round forms retain a distinctive angular silhouette.