Sans Faceted Hulet 8 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, code samples, technical diagrams, data displays, posters, techy, geometric, retro, schematic, utilitarian, geometric system, technical labeling, digital aesthetic, modular consistency, angular, faceted, octagonal, modular, sharp-cornered.
This typeface is built from straight segments with crisp, chamfered corners, replacing curves with short planar facets. Strokes are consistently thin and even, with generous internal whitespace and open apertures that keep counters clear. The design follows a strict modular rhythm and fixed character width, producing a steady, gridlike texture in text. Rounded forms such as O, C, and S resolve into octagonal silhouettes, while diagonals in letters like K, V, W, X, and Y are clean and precisely aligned to the underlying geometry.
It works well where a structured, technical voice is needed—interface labeling, HUD-style displays, diagrams, and compact headings—especially when a consistent columnar layout is important. The faceted shapes also suit short promotional lines, sci‑fi themed graphics, and poster titling where a geometric, instrument-like texture is desirable.
The overall tone feels technical and engineered, like labeling from instruments, terminals, or schematic diagrams. Its faceted construction also reads slightly retro-futurist, evoking early digital aesthetics and low-resolution geometry without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to translate a sans skeleton into a purely straight-edged, chamfered system, prioritizing modular consistency and a machine-drawn feel over natural handwriting curves. The result is a clean, systematic face that signals precision and digital construction.
Distinctive details include the polygonal “0” with an internal slash, single-storey “a,” and simplified, angular bowls that maintain consistent corner treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Spacing and alignment appear intentionally systematic, reinforcing the font’s measured, mechanical cadence.