Sans Faceted Ihde 2 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, tech branding, product design, headlines, posters, tech, futuristic, geometric, minimal, modernize, systematize, digitize, geometric styling, monoline, rounded corners, squared bowls, angular joints, open apertures.
A monolinear sans built from straight strokes and squared, rounded-corner bowls, replacing most curves with planar segments. Corners are consistently softened, creating rectangular counters and “capsule” terminals that feel engineered rather than calligraphic. Proportions are fairly extended horizontally, with generous internal space in letters like O, D, and Q, and a compact, squared rhythm in C, G, and S. Diagonals in A, V, W, X, and Y are crisp and linear, while joins stay clean and uniform, giving the set a precise, schematic texture.
Well suited to interface labeling, dashboards, and product or hardware-oriented branding where a clean, technical voice is desired. It also works effectively for short headlines, posters, and motion/overlay text that benefits from a futuristic, geometric silhouette.
The overall tone is sleek and techno, with a controlled, instrument-panel feel. Its faceted construction and rounded-square geometry suggest a modern, digital environment—cool, efficient, and slightly sci‑fi—without becoming overtly decorative.
The font appears designed to translate industrial, faceted geometry into a legible sans, prioritizing consistency of stroke and corner treatment across the character set. Its aim seems to be a contemporary, technology-forward aesthetic that remains orderly and readable in display and UI contexts.
Distinctive rounded-rectangle forms drive recognition in both capitals and lowercase, and the numerals follow the same geometry (notably 0, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9). The design reads best where its tight, engineered detailing can be seen; at smaller sizes the fine strokes and open constructions may appear delicate.