Sans Faceted Ihni 5 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, ui labels, game graphics, sci‑fi, tech, industrial, retro digital, schematic, futuristic styling, geometric system, tech branding, display impact, monoline, faceted, angular, geometric, octagonal.
A monoline sans built from straight segments and clipped corners, replacing curves with small planar facets. Bowls and rounds resolve into octagonal outlines, while horizontals and verticals remain crisp and even in weight. Proportions are broad with open counters and a generally low-ink, airy texture; spacing and widths vary per glyph, giving the alphabet a slightly mechanical, modular rhythm. Terminals are squared or chamfered, and many joins show deliberate corner breaks rather than continuous arcs.
Well-suited for headlines, logos, and titling where the faceted geometry can be a defining visual hook. It also fits interface labels, diagrams, and game or sci‑fi themed graphics, especially when set large enough for the angular detailing to stay clear.
The overall tone is technical and futuristic, with a retro digital flavor reminiscent of vector displays, CAD lettering, and early arcade or sci‑fi interface graphics. Its sharp chamfers and open forms read as engineered and schematic rather than warm or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, machined aesthetic into a readable sans by systematically chamfering curves and emphasizing planar construction. It prioritizes a distinctive technical silhouette and consistent corner logic over traditional typographic softness.
The faceting is applied consistently across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive “cut metal” contour language. In text, the thin strokes and frequent cornering produce a crisp, wiry color that favors display sizes and high-contrast rendering conditions.