Sans Faceted Ihno 2 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, packaging, techy, retro, industrial, modular, playful, geometric display, tech aesthetic, constructed forms, distinctive titling, faceted, octagonal, monoline, outlined, geometric.
A monoline, outline-driven display sans built from straight segments and clipped corners, giving most curves an octagonal, faceted feel. Strokes maintain an even thickness with crisp joins, while many glyphs incorporate small internal notches or breaks that read like deliberate cut marks. Counters are boxy and simplified, apertures are often narrow, and the overall construction favors rigid geometry over smooth curvature. Letter widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, and the lowercase maintains a large, blocky presence relative to capitals, reinforcing a compact, modular rhythm in text.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and title treatments where the faceted outlines can be appreciated. It also fits game/UI theming, sci‑fi or industrial graphics, and packaging or labels that benefit from a modular, cut-metal aesthetic.
The faceted construction and stencil-like interruptions create a distinctly technical, game-like tone that feels both retro and futuristic. Its angular silhouettes suggest machinery, sci‑fi interfaces, and digital era signage, while the outlined treatment keeps the overall impression light and airy rather than heavy.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, faceted shape language into a readable sans alphabet, using clipped corners and small notch details to evoke a constructed, mechanical feel. The outline structure and consistent linear strokes aim for a distinctive display voice that remains orderly and systematic across the set.
At smaller sizes the interior cut marks and thin outline may become visually delicate, but at display sizes they add character and help differentiate similarly shaped forms. The squared, planar geometry produces strong silhouettes that read well in short words and headings.