Sans Faceted Ilwa 12 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Proto Mono' by ATK Studio and 'Archimoto V01' by Owl king project (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, retro tech, utilitarian, arcade, mechanical, tech aesthetic, industrial voice, display impact, geometric systematization, faceted, angular, octagonal, stenciled feel, high-contrast shapes.
A geometric sans built from straight segments and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. Strokes are consistently heavy and even, with squared terminals and frequent chamfering that gives bowls and rounds an octagonal silhouette. Counters are compact and rectangular-leaning, and many joins form tight right angles, producing a sturdy, engineered texture. The overall rhythm is regular and grid-friendly, with simplified forms that keep characters legible despite the heavily faceted construction.
Works well for headlines, posters, and branding where a bold, engineered look is needed. The angular construction also suits signage, labels, packaging, and UI moments that want a retro-tech or industrial accent, especially at medium to large sizes.
The faceted geometry and thick, uniform strokes project a tough, technical tone—part industrial labeling, part retro digital display. It feels pragmatic and machine-made, with an arcade/console flavor that reads as functional rather than delicate.
Likely designed to translate a modern sans into a faceted, machinist aesthetic—emphasizing repeatable geometry, clipped corners, and a strong graphic footprint that stays coherent in grid-based layouts.
The numerals and capitals appear especially robust, with distinctive chamfers that help differentiate similar shapes at a glance. The sample text shows a consistent, blocky color on the page, making it suitable for short bursts of text where a strong graphical voice is desired.