Sans Faceted Ihpy 13 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: tech branding, ui display, headlines, posters, wayfinding, futuristic, technical, minimal, tech aesthetic, geometric system, sci-fi display, geometric, angular, monoline, segmented, square-rounded.
A geometric, monoline sans built from straight strokes with faceted, chamfered corner treatments that replace smooth curves. Counters tend toward squared and rounded-rectangle forms, and many joins resolve into crisp angles or clipped terminals, giving the alphabet a segmented, modular feel. Proportions lean extended with generous horizontal space and a consistent, even stroke rhythm; diagonals are clean and taut, and curves appear only as small corner radii or notches rather than continuous arcs. In text, the letterforms keep a steady baseline and cap line, with open apertures and simplified interiors that preserve clarity despite the extremely light strokes.
Best suited for display settings where its lightweight, angular construction can read as intentional detail—technology branding, product/UI titling, motion graphics, posters, and signage-style treatments. It performs particularly well in short phrases and large sizes, where the faceted corners and squared counters can be appreciated without the strokes becoming too delicate.
The overall tone reads sleek and engineered, with a sci‑fi and interface-like character that suggests precision and control. Its clipped corners and rectilinear geometry feel contemporary and slightly retro-digital at the same time, projecting a cool, analytical mood rather than warmth or softness.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric grid into a refined, high-tech sans by swapping traditional curves for planar facets and clipped terminals. It aims to deliver a distinctive digital/industrial voice while retaining legible skeletons across the basic Latin alphabet and numerals.
Distinctive corner chamfers and occasional small gaps/notches at joins contribute to a techno schematic texture, especially in rounded letters and numerals. The design maintains a consistent construction logic across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, so headlines and short lines look cohesive and intentionally mechanical.