Sans Faceted Ukgu 12 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
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A heavy, geometric sans with octagonal construction: curves are replaced by flat facets and consistent chamfered corners. Strokes are uniform and end in squared terminals, producing a crisp, engineered silhouette with minimal contrast. Counters are mostly rectangular or multi-sided, and the overall set feels compact and blocky while maintaining clear interior space for readability. The digit set follows the same faceted logic, with a notably slashed zero and squared, segmented forms throughout.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a strong, technical voice is desired: interface labels, dashboards, control-panel styling, sci‑fi or industrial branding, and bold headings. It also works well for numbering systems and specifications where consistent rhythm and clear glyph differentiation matter.
The tone is utilitarian and technical, evoking machinery labels, arcade-era screens, and futuristic interface lettering. Its faceted geometry reads as assertive and pragmatic rather than friendly or calligraphic, lending a purposeful, “built” character to text.
The design appears intended to translate a mechanical, faceted drawing style into a robust, repeatable alphabet, prioritizing consistency of stroke and corner treatment over smooth curvature. It aims for a futuristic-industrial look that stays legible while delivering a distinctive, angular texture.
The uppercase and lowercase share a consistent modular rhythm, with simplified joins and corners that keep texture even in continuous reading. Distinctive ID-friendly details—like the slashed zero and angular bowls—help maintain character separation in dense settings.