Sans Faceted Ilja 1 is a very light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, game ui, album titles, branding, futuristic, runic, techy, angular, enigmatic, thematic display, sci-fi styling, symbolic lettering, geometric cohesion, distinct silhouettes, geometric, faceted, wireframe, diamond counters, high contrast shapes.
A sharply angular, geometric display face built from straight segments with crisp joins and consistent stroke weight. Curves are largely replaced by planar facets, producing diamond-shaped bowls and triangular terminals throughout. Counters tend to be lozenge-like, and many forms feel constructed from diagonals and short horizontals rather than continuous outlines, giving the alphabet a wireframe, symbol-like rhythm. Spacing and fit appear even, with simplified, open structures that keep the light strokes from clogging at small sizes while remaining visually distinctive at larger sizes.
Best suited for short-form display use where its angular construction can be appreciated: headlines, posters, titles, logos, and thematic packaging or event graphics. It can also work for game interfaces or sci‑fi/fantasy-inspired on-screen labels when used with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is futuristic and arcane, blending a technical, schematic feel with hints of runic or cipher-like lettering. Its faceted construction reads as sharp, crystalline, and slightly mysterious, making it feel more like an encoded system than a conventional text face.
The design appears intended to translate a Latin character set into a faceted, symbol-forward aesthetic, prioritizing a cohesive geometric language over traditional typographic norms. Its construction emphasizes sharp planar geometry and memorable silhouettes to create an instantly recognizable, themed voice.
Distinctive triangular and diamond motifs recur across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, which helps the set feel cohesive despite the unconventional letterforms. The light stroke weight and pointed joins emphasize a crisp, etched quality that can appear delicate in dense settings.