Sans Faceted Ilra 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: signage, wayfinding, packaging, posters, ui labels, industrial, technical, retro, sporty, utilitarian, geometric utility, industrial voice, space efficiency, label clarity, octagonal, chamfered, squared, condensed, crisp.
A compact, sans serif built from straight strokes and faceted corners, with small chamfers standing in for curves throughout. The geometry leans rectangular and slightly octagonal in round letters, giving counters a boxy, engineered feel. Strokes stay even and clean, terminals are mostly squared or clipped, and joins are sharp, producing a steady, mechanical rhythm. Numerals and capitals read as tall and economical, while the lowercase keeps simple constructions with single-storey forms and a tidy, restrained texture in text.
Well-suited for signage, wayfinding, and product or industrial-style packaging where quick recognition and a technical voice are important. It also works for posters, headings, and short UI labels that benefit from an angular, engineered look, especially in space-conscious layouts.
The overall tone is technical and utilitarian, with a subtle retro-industrial flavor reminiscent of stenciled labeling, equipment markings, or scoreboard typography. Its faceted construction adds a rugged, engineered character that feels precise rather than friendly or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to translate a hard-edged, faceted construction into an everyday sans, balancing distinctive angular styling with straightforward readability. It aims to evoke mechanical precision and durable labeling aesthetics without resorting to decorative ornament.
The clipped-corner approach is applied consistently across the set, helping maintain clarity at small sizes while preserving a distinctive angular identity. The text sample shows a firm vertical cadence and clear word shapes, with the geometry lending a slightly compressed, efficient voice.