Sans Faceted Ilpu 8 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, posters, branding, packaging, techy, geometric, industrial, retro-futurist, architectural, geometric system, technical voice, futurist styling, constructed forms, octagonal, angular, faceted, chamfered, wireframe.
A streamlined geometric sans with faceted, chamfered construction that replaces curves with short straight segments. Strokes are consistently thin and even, giving a clean monoline, outline-like impression, while corners frequently break into octagonal angles (notably in round forms such as O, C, G, and numerals). Proportions are compact and condensed with a tight internal rhythm; counters are relatively open for the stroke weight, and joins are crisp and deliberate rather than softened. The lowercase follows the same angular logic, with simplified terminals and controlled, schematic-looking shapes across text and numerals.
Well-suited to interface labeling, dashboards, and technical graphics where a precise, engineered voice is desirable. It can also work effectively in posters, titles, and brand marks for technology, gaming, or industrial themes, especially when set at medium to large sizes to showcase the faceted construction.
The overall tone feels technical and engineered, like lettering cut from sheet material or plotted by a CAD system. Its faceted geometry suggests a retro-futurist sensibility—equal parts sci‑fi interface and industrial labeling—while the light stroke keeps it airy and precise rather than heavy or aggressive.
The design appears intended to translate a modern sans structure into a polygonal, chamfered system, emphasizing constructed geometry over traditional curves. It prioritizes a consistent, schematic feel that reads as machine-made and contemporary while retaining straightforward letterforms for functional use.
Because many curves are approximated by facets, round letters and figures read with a distinctive polygonal cadence that becomes more apparent at larger sizes. The thin stroke and open shapes help preserve clarity, but the angular construction gives the texture a deliberate mechanical character in continuous text.