Sans Faceted Ihko 7 is a very light, wide, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, ui display, tech packaging, futuristic, technical, sci‑fi, geometric, architectural, geometric stylization, futurist display, technical clarity, constructed forms, angled, octagonal, segmented, linear, crisp.
This typeface is built from thin, consistent strokes and sharp chamfered corners, replacing curves with straight segments and flat facets. Many round forms resolve into octagonal outlines, producing a clean, engineered geometry with open counters and airy color on the page. Joins are crisp and angular, with occasional small gaps and clipped terminals that emphasize a plotted, constructed feel. Capitals read as tall and streamlined, while the lowercase keeps a compact body and leans on straight-sided bowls and angled shoulders.
Best suited for display sizes where its faceted construction and fine strokes can be appreciated—headlines, posters, logotypes, and tech-forward branding. It can also work for interface labels or editorial pull quotes when set with generous tracking and sufficient size to preserve the delicate linework.
The overall tone is cool and instrument-like, evoking interfaces, schematics, and retro-futurist design systems. Its faceted geometry and minimal stroke weight feel precise and somewhat austere, giving text a cybernetic, architectural voice rather than a warm or literary one.
The design appears intended to translate geometric, polygonal construction into a readable sans voice, prioritizing a futuristic aesthetic over conventional text softness. By systematically faceting curves and keeping strokes minimal, it aims to deliver a precise, engineered look that feels at home in technology and science-fiction contexts.
Round characters such as O/C/G and 0 are distinctly polygonal, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are clean and linear, reinforcing a technical rhythm. Numerals follow the same segmented logic, with clear geometric differentiation and a display-oriented presence.