Sans Faceted Orri 5 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, code display, data tables, packaging, signage, techno, industrial, retro, utilitarian, instrumental, systematize, digitize, modernize, signal tech, octagonal, chamfered, geometric, angular, modular.
A geometric, monoline sans built from straight segments with consistent chamfered corners, producing octagonal counters and faceted curves. Stroke endings are square and clean, and the overall construction feels modular, with diagonals used sparingly and crisply (notably in letters like K, V, W, X, Y). Uppercase forms are compact and engineered, while lowercase maintains a simple, schematic structure with single-storey shapes and a straightforward, mechanical rhythm. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, with polygonal bowls and sharply notched joins that keep the texture even in continuous text.
Works well for UI labels, dashboards, and data-heavy layouts where consistent character width and a stable, engineered rhythm help alignment and scanning. The distinctive faceting also suits product labeling, wayfinding, and sci‑fi or tech-themed headlines where a geometric, instrument-like voice is desired.
The faceted geometry gives the font a technical, device-like tone that reads as modernist and slightly retro—evoking terminal readouts, industrial labeling, and sci‑fi interface typography. Its regular rhythm and restrained detailing feel practical and no-nonsense, emphasizing clarity and systematized order over warmth or expressiveness.
The design appears intended to translate a sans skeleton into a faceted, polygonal system—retaining familiar letterforms while swapping curves for planar cuts. The goal seems to be a recognizable, highly consistent texture with a technical personality that stays legible in continuous setting.
Because curves are consistently replaced by angled facets, rounded letters take on a distinctive octagonal silhouette that becomes a strong identifying feature at both display and text sizes. The uniform construction produces an even gray value, while the chamfering adds a subtle sparkle along curves without increasing visual noise.