Sans Faceted Illa 5 is a light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
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A geometric, faceted sans built from uniform strokes and straight segments, replacing curves with clipped angles and chamfered corners. Letterforms feel modular and grid-driven, with consistent stroke endings and a slightly expanded footprint that gives each glyph ample interior space. The bowls and rounds (O, C, G, 0, 8, 9) read as multi-sided outlines, while diagonals and joins are crisp and planar. Overall rhythm is even and mechanical, with deliberate simplification in the lowercase that keeps counters open and silhouettes distinct.
Best suited for short-to-medium text where its angular detailing can be appreciated: UI labels, navigation, dashboards, product marking, and tech-forward branding. It also works well for headlines, posters, and gaming or sci-fi themed materials, where the segmented geometry reads clearly and adds character.
The sharp, polygonal construction suggests a technical and futuristic tone, reminiscent of digital displays, schematic labeling, and retro computer or arcade aesthetics. Its disciplined geometry projects a cool, engineered personality rather than an expressive or handwritten feel.
The design appears intended to translate a clean sans structure into a faceted, polygonal system—prioritizing consistency, modular construction, and a distinctive angular voice while maintaining straightforward legibility.
The faceting is applied consistently across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive “cut-metal” profile. Straight terminals and corner breaks introduce a subtle staccato texture in running text, which becomes a defining visual signature at larger sizes.