Sans Faceted Ilvy 4 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'OCR-A AI' by Apply Interactive, 'OCR-A' by Bitstream, 'OCR-A EF' and 'OCR-A EF Pro' by Elsner+Flake, 'OCR A' by Linotype, 'OCR One' by ParaType, and 'OCR-A M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, code samples, terminals, instrument panels, signage, techy, industrial, utilitarian, retro digital, mechanical, modular system, technical clarity, retro computing, geometric consistency, squared, chamfered, angular, geometric, modular.
A geometric sans with squared proportions and consistent stroke weight, built from straight segments and gently chamfered corners rather than continuous curves. Counters and bowls are boxy and faceted, giving round letters like C, G, O, and Q an angular, planed profile. Terminals are typically flat and orthogonal, and the overall rhythm is steady and grid-aligned, with clear, open internal spaces and crisp joins that stay uniform across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to interfaces, dashboards, and technical labeling where a disciplined, grid-like texture helps scanning. It also fits headings and short blocks of copy in industrial or retro-futurist branding, and performs especially well where alignment and consistent spacing are desirable.
The faceted construction and modular rhythm evoke a technical, engineered tone—clean, pragmatic, and slightly retro. It reads like signage or device typography: confident, systematic, and purpose-built rather than expressive or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to translate sans-serif forms into a modular, faceted system that stays highly consistent across the character set. By replacing curves with planar segments and chamfers, it aims for a sturdy, engineered look that remains clear and uniform in structured layouts.
Distinctive shapes include a single-storey “a,” a compact, squared “e,” and numerals that echo the same chamfered geometry, keeping letters and figures visually consistent. The punctuation and symbols shown (including the ampersand and question mark) follow the same straight-edged logic, reinforcing a cohesive, industrial texture in paragraphs.