Sans Faceted Ipbu 8 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logos, headlines, posters, signage, game ui, techy, industrial, retro, geometric, no-nonsense, geometric branding, technical tone, retro sci-fi, constructed lettering, angular, faceted, octagonal, condensed, mechanical.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and sharp joins, replacing curves with planar, faceted angles that often read as octagonal corners. Strokes are consistently linear in thickness with squared terminals, giving the letters a schematic, constructed feel. Proportions are condensed with tall ascenders and a relatively even cap rhythm, while counters stay fairly open despite the angularity. The lowercase follows the same geometric logic, with single-storey forms and simplified structures that keep a steady, utilitarian texture in text.
It works best for display settings where its faceted geometry can read clearly—logos, headlines, posters, packaging, and signage with a technical or industrial theme. It can also suit UI or game-interface labeling where a crisp, constructed aesthetic is desirable, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone feels technical and industrial, with a retro digital or fabricated-lettering character. Its crisp facets and narrow stance suggest precision and efficiency rather than warmth, lending a controlled, engineered personality.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, fabricated look into a clean text-capable alphabet, using chamfered corners and straight segments to create a distinctive identity while maintaining legibility. Its consistent stroke behavior and repeated angles emphasize a systematic, engineered style.
The design relies on repeated angled motifs—chamfered corners, straight-sided bowls, and pointed junctions—which creates a cohesive mechanical pattern across both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same faceted geometry, helping mixed alphanumeric settings look consistent.