Sans Faceted Ihpo 4 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, ui labels, wayfinding, tech branding, futuristic, technical, minimal, architectural, precise, futurism, systematic geometry, sci‑fi branding, technical labeling, display impact, monoline, faceted, angular, octagonal, geometric.
This typeface is built from monoline strokes with crisp, faceted corners that substitute for curves, creating a distinctly octagonal construction in round letters and numerals. Stems and horizontals maintain consistent thickness, while terminals are cleanly cut or chamfered, producing an engineered, plotter-like finish. Proportions feel open and horizontally extended, with generous internal counters and airy spacing that keeps the texture light. Diagonals are straight and sharp, and several forms (notably the rounded characters) rely on planar segments for a regular, geometric rhythm.
Best suited to display contexts where its faceted construction can be appreciated—headlines, posters, titles, and tech-forward branding. It can also work for short UI labels, dashboards, and wayfinding-style signage where a clean, engineered aesthetic is desired, though the very thin strokes suggest avoiding small sizes or low-contrast reproduction.
The overall tone is futuristic and technical, with a schematic, sci‑fi sensibility driven by its polygonal geometry and hairline strokes. It reads as precise and contemporary—more like labeling on a device or interface than traditional book typography. The faceting adds a subtle industrial edge while staying restrained and minimal.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a neutral sans skeleton through planar facets, evoking CNC/plotter drawing and digital-era geometry. Its consistent chamfering and segmented rounds suggest a deliberate system aimed at producing a sleek, futuristic voice with strong graphic character.
The design balances sharp chamfers with large, simple apertures, giving it clarity at display sizes while preserving a distinctive silhouette across mixed-case text. Round-based glyphs and figures share a consistent octagonal logic, helping the set feel systematic and modular.