Sans Faceted Ildi 8 is a light, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, headlines, posters, branding, futuristic, technical, sci‑fi, industrial, digital, interface aesthetic, geometric consistency, modernization, modular construction, geometric, angular, chamfered, octagonal, squared.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with small planar facets that create an octagonal, rounded-rectangle silhouette throughout. Strokes are consistently thin and even, with squared terminals and frequent chamfers at outer corners; counters tend toward rectangular forms with softened, cut-off corners. Proportions are expansive horizontally, with generous letter widths and a high x-height that keeps lowercase forms open and legible, while the overall rhythm remains uniform and grid-like across lines. Numerals and capitals echo the same faceted geometry, and the design maintains a disciplined, modular feel in text settings.
It suits interface labeling, dashboards, and other tech-forward contexts where a geometric, engineered voice supports the message. The wide set and distinctive faceting also work well for short headlines, posters, and identity elements that benefit from a futuristic, modular look.
The faceted, engineered construction gives a clean high-tech tone, evoking digital interfaces, instrument panels, and sci-fi labeling. Its wide, geometric stance reads as modern and deliberate rather than expressive or handwritten, projecting precision and controlled energy.
The design appears intended to translate a rectilinear grid into a readable sans, using chamfered corners to suggest curvature without abandoning the underlying geometry. It prioritizes consistency and a digital-industrial aesthetic while maintaining clarity in continuous text through open counters and a strong baseline rhythm.
Diagonal joins are used sparingly but decisively (notably in K, V, W, X, Y), where the angled strokes contrast with the predominantly orthogonal system. The rounded-rectangle bowls and clipped corners create a consistent “hardware casing” motif, and the punctuation shown (such as dots and the exclamation point) follows the same minimal, squared styling.