Sans Faceted Hepe 4 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype (names referenced only for comparison).
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A condensed, monoline sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with small planar facets. Counters tend toward octagonal or rounded-rectangle shapes, and terminals are flat with consistent stroke thickness throughout. The overall texture is airy and vertical, with tight letterfit, compact bowls, and a crisp, engineered rhythm that stays uniform from capitals through figures.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium strings where its narrow, faceted construction can add character without overwhelming the layout. It works well for UI labels, product/tech branding, wayfinding, packaging, and poster headlines—especially where a precise, geometric voice is desired. For long body copy, its tight proportions and sharp joins may be more effective at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The faceted geometry gives a technical, futuristic tone—more schematic than expressive. It feels orderly and instrument-like, suggesting digital readouts, architectural drafting, and clean modern interfaces rather than warm editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, space-efficient sans with a distinctive faceted silhouette. By consistently chamfering curves into straight segments, it aims for a unified geometric system that reads as modern, technical, and deliberately constructed.
Capitals read particularly tall and lean, while lowercase maintains clarity with simplified, constructed forms. Numerals and rounded letters use the same corner-cut logic, reinforcing a cohesive, machined feel across the set.