Sans Faceted Ihpo 2 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, tech ui, sci‑fi titles, technical, futuristic, schematic, minimal, geometric system, tech aesthetic, modular construction, display clarity, monoline, faceted, octagonal, angular, geometric.
A monoline, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets. Bowls and rounds read as octagonal forms, with consistent chamfering on terminals and interior corners to maintain a uniform mechanical rhythm. Uppercase construction is simple and open, while lowercase adopts single‑storey forms with compact counters and a slightly modular, assembled feel. Spacing is airy and even, and the light stroke weight keeps the overall texture clean and delicate at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short settings where the faceted construction can read clearly and add character. It works well for technology branding, interface labels, data-visualization captions, and sci‑fi or industrial-themed graphics, especially when given generous tracking and sufficient size to preserve the fine strokes.
The faceted geometry and thin, rule-like strokes give the face a technical, futuristic tone reminiscent of drafting, interfaces, and sci‑fi labeling. Its crisp angles and restrained detailing feel precise and engineered rather than expressive or warm.
The design appears intended to translate a clean sans skeleton into a planar, chamfered system, emphasizing precision and uniform geometry over traditional curvature. The consistent octagonal rounding suggests a deliberate modular rule set aimed at creating a distinct, tech-forward display voice.
The diagonal system is prominent (notably in A, K, M, N, V, W, X, Y), and the repeated chamfer motif creates strong visual consistency across letters and numerals. Circular forms (O/0, Q) become polygonal, and the numerals follow the same hard-edged construction, reinforcing a cohesive, instrument-panel aesthetic.