Sans Faceted Ilpo 4 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, tech branding, posters, packaging, technical, industrial, futuristic, utilitarian, mechanical, geometric styling, technical voice, distinctive branding, system legibility, faceted, angular, octagonal, monoline, rounded corners.
This typeface is built from mostly straight strokes and short chamfered joins, producing an octagonal, faceted outline wherever a curve would normally appear. Strokes are monoline with consistent terminals, and corners are softened slightly, giving the angular construction a controlled, engineered feel rather than a harsh one. Proportions are fairly compact with moderate apertures and steady spacing; the numerals and capitals share the same geometric logic, and round forms like O/0 and C are rendered as multi-sided shapes with clipped corners.
It suits interface labels, dashboards, and product graphics where a geometric, engineered voice is desirable. It can also work well for headlines, posters, and packaging that want a futuristic or industrial edge, and for signage-style settings where distinctive, repeatable letterforms help recognition.
The overall tone reads technical and industrial, with a subtle sci‑fi or digital-instrument character. Its faceting suggests precision and fabrication—like signage, equipment labeling, or interface typography—while the softened corners keep it approachable and legible in continuous text.
The design intention appears to be a clean sans built on planar geometry, replacing curves with controlled chamfers to evoke precision and modern manufacturing. It aims to balance a distinctive faceted signature with practical readability across both display lines and longer text.
Diagonal-heavy letters (A, V, W, X, Y) keep a clean, schematic rhythm, and the faceted treatment is applied consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. The design favors clear silhouettes and a steady baseline presence, giving it a dependable, system-like texture in paragraphs.