Sans Faceted Lima 6 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logo design, packaging, futuristic, techno, industrial, angular, mechanical, sci-fi styling, geometric rigidity, signage impact, constructed forms, octagonal, faceted, stencil-like, monolinear, geometric.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. Stems and horizontals read largely monolinear, with frequent chamfered terminals that create an octagonal, engineered silhouette (notably in C, G, O, and 0). Counters are compact and angular, joins are sharp, and diagonals are clean and consistent, producing a rigid, constructed rhythm across both cases. The lowercase follows the same hard-edged logic, with simplified forms and minimal modulation, while figures share the same faceted geometry for a cohesive alphanumeric texture.
It works best for display typography such as headlines, posters, game and film titling, and tech-oriented branding where the faceted geometry can lead the visual identity. It can also suit packaging and event graphics that benefit from a sharp, engineered texture. For extended reading, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain clarity.
The overall tone feels futuristic and instrument-like, with a strong sci‑fi and industrial flavor. Its sharp geometry and clipped terminals evoke machinery, interface graphics, and fabricated signage rather than humanist warmth. The look is assertive and precise, leaning toward a synthetic, tech-forward personality.
The design appears intended to translate geometric sans letterforms into a faceted, fabricated aesthetic, emphasizing sharp construction and consistent chamfering over smooth curves. The goal seems to be a distinctive, tech-leaning voice that remains structurally consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Many characters show deliberate corner cut-ins and notched terminals that suggest a stencil or modular construction without becoming fully broken. The wide stance and squared-off curves create strong word shapes in headlines, while the dense angular detailing can become visually busy at smaller sizes or in long passages.