Sans Faceted Ilbu 4 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kernel' by JCFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui display, tech branding, headlines, posters, wayfinding, futuristic, technical, minimal, sci‑fi, digital, futurism, systematize, modernize, differentiate, rounded corners, monoline, geometric, angular, open apertures.
A geometric monoline design built from straight strokes and sharp, planar joins, with curves largely replaced by clipped angles and softly rounded corners. Counters and bowls tend toward squarish, octagonal shapes, and many terminals end flat, giving the letterforms a constructed, modular feel. The rhythm is clean and even, with generous interior space and open apertures that keep the forms legible despite the stylized geometry. Uppercase forms are particularly boxy (notably C, D, O, Q), while lowercase combines simple stems with angular bowls and single-storey constructions where applicable.
This face suits display-oriented applications where a technical, contemporary voice is desired: product branding for technology, UI or HUD-style headings, packaging callouts, and sci-fi themed posters. It also works well for short labels and alphanumeric strings where the geometric, faceted forms reinforce an engineered aesthetic.
The overall tone reads as futuristic and engineered, evoking interface typography, electronics labeling, and science-fiction visual systems. Its faceted geometry and measured spacing communicate precision and modernity, with a calm, minimal presence rather than expressive calligraphy.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, faceted construction into a clean sans voice, prioritizing a consistent modular system and a distinctly digital silhouette. By substituting rounded curves with clipped planes and maintaining a disciplined stroke logic, it aims to feel modern, precise, and system-like while remaining readable in text samples.
Distinctive features include the octagonal/squared treatment of round letters, a compact, rectilinear feel in numerals, and occasional asymmetric diagonals (e.g., K, R, X) that add motion without breaking the system. The styling is consistent across letters and figures, supporting cohesive display setting and clear alphanumeric identification.