Sans Faceted Ihko 1 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, ui labels, posters, branding, futuristic, technical, architectural, minimal, precise, sci‑fi aesthetic, systemic geometry, tech clarity, distinctive display, monoline, angular, faceted, octagonal, geometric.
A monoline geometric sans built from straight segments, with chamfered corners that create an octagonal, faceted look in place of curves. Strokes keep a consistent thickness and terminate in clean, squared ends, giving forms a crisp, engineered feel. Counters tend toward rounded-rectangle/octagonal shapes, and diagonals are used sparingly but decisively (notably in A, K, V, W, X, Y). The overall rhythm is airy and linear, with generous internal space and a slightly extended feel in many capitals and figures.
Best suited to display settings where its faceted geometry can be appreciated: headlines, short slogans, sci‑fi or tech-themed posters, UI labeling, and product/brand marks that want an engineered aesthetic. It also works for diagrams and on-screen titling where a clean, schematic voice is desirable.
The faceted construction and fine-line execution evoke a futuristic, technical tone—suggestive of instrumentation, schematic labeling, and sci‑fi interface typography. Its restrained geometry reads as cool, controlled, and precise rather than expressive or casual.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric sans into a planar, chamfered system—substituting curves with angled facets to achieve a consistent, machine-made silhouette. The goal seems to be a sleek, contemporary voice with strong visual identity and high coherence across letters and numerals.
Key identifiers include the octagonal O/0, the segmented bowls in B and 8, and the angular G with an internal bar. Lowercase follows the same faceted logic, keeping a clean, minimal skeleton that remains cohesive with the capitals. The light strokes and open counters help maintain clarity, while the sharp corners can become visually delicate at small sizes or low-resolution reproduction.