Sans Faceted Ipnu 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Proto Mono' by ATK Studio and 'Nue Archimoto' by Owl king project (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, game ui, packaging, logos, tech, industrial, arcade, robotic, retro, impact, futurism, mechanical, display, branding, rounded corners, squared forms, ink-trap feel, modular, compact.
A chunky, squared sans with a modular build and softened corners. Strokes stay consistently heavy, with planar, chiseled-looking facets and small notches that create an ink-trap-like effect at joins and corners. Counters are compact and often rectangular, and curves are largely replaced by stepped or beveled segments. The overall rhythm is tight and mechanical, with simple, blocky silhouettes and slightly individualized widths across characters.
Best suited for display settings where its chunky geometry can be appreciated—headlines, posters, title cards, and branding marks. It also fits interface-style uses such as game UI, dashboards, and tech packaging where a robust, engineered voice is desirable.
The font conveys a utilitarian, machine-made tone with a playful retro-tech edge. Its faceted construction and sturdy weight read as engineered and game-like, evoking arcade UI, sci-fi labels, and industrial control surfaces.
The design appears intended to translate a futuristic, industrial sensibility into a readable sans by substituting smooth curves with beveled facets and reinforcing joins with notched details. The result prioritizes impact and character over neutrality, aiming for a distinctive, system-like presence in display typography.
In text, the dense counters and squared apertures give a strong pixel-adjacent presence without being a true bitmap. The distinctive corner notches add texture at larger sizes and help separate shapes that might otherwise feel monolithic.