Sans Faceted Lyda 8 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pragmatik' by Christopher Stahl and 'Rigid Square' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
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This typeface is built from straight strokes with consistent thickness and frequent chamfered corners, replacing curves with crisp facets. Counters and round letters take on octagonal, cut-corner silhouettes, while terminals often end in short diagonal cuts that create a mechanical rhythm. Proportions are compact and fairly square, with clear separation between stems and diagonals; the overall texture reads dense and steady in text. Numerals and capitals echo the same faceted geometry, with simplified, sign-like forms that prioritize clarity over calligraphic nuance.
It performs best at display sizes where the cut corners and faceted counters are easy to see—headlines, posters, logotypes, team or event branding, and signage. In UI or dense copy it can still read cleanly, but the distinctive angular detailing is most effective when given space.
The faceted construction and cut-corner detailing give it a technical, engineered tone that feels at home in equipment labeling, sports numerals, and retro-digital aesthetics. Its uniform stroke behavior and angular joins suggest precision and durability rather than softness or elegance.
The letterforms appear designed to translate a geometric sans into a faceted, cut-metal vocabulary—preserving straightforward readability while introducing a bold, technical personality through consistent chamfers and planar curves. The overall intention seems geared toward practical, high-impact communication with a contemporary-industrial edge.
The design maintains strong stylistic consistency across cases, with lowercase forms that remain geometric and sturdy rather than cursive. Diagonals are prominent in letters like A, K, V, W, X, and Y, and the repeated corner cuts create a distinctive, slightly "machined" signature that remains recognizable in paragraphs.