Sans Faceted Ihny 5 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, posters, packaging, ui labels, geometric, techy, industrial, playful, retro, geometric display, constructed forms, retro tech, industrial labeling, monoline, faceted, angular, octagonal, chamfered.
A monoline, outline-driven display sans built from hard-edged, faceted forms. Curves are largely replaced by chamfers and clipped corners, producing octagonal counters and planar joins throughout. Strokes stay even in thickness with open, squared-off apertures and a generally roomy, boxy construction; widths vary noticeably by character, giving the line a slightly irregular, modular rhythm. The drawing favors straight segments, sharp notches, and stepped terminals, creating a distinctly mechanical silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, short slogans, and logo work where the faceted construction can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging, titling, and interface or wayfinding labels when used at comfortable sizes with ample spacing and clear contrast against the background.
The overall tone feels geometric and machine-made, with a playful edge that comes from the exaggerated corner cuts and blocky proportions. It reads as tech-adjacent and slightly retro, evoking arcade/UI labeling or industrial signage rather than classical text typography.
The design appears intended to translate a blocky, modular silhouette into a crisp, faceted outline style, prioritizing distinctive geometry and a constructed feel over conventional smooth curves. Its character set emphasizes chamfered corners and straight-edge consistency to deliver a recognizable, architectural texture in display settings.
Because the letters are rendered as thin outlines, interior space and background contrast play a large role in perceived clarity. The faceting and notches add strong personality at larger sizes, while smaller sizes may emphasize the stencil-like breaks and tight interior angles.