Sans Faceted Ilfo 4 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, game ui, sci-fi titles, futuristic, techno, geometric, playful, edgy, display impact, sci-fi tone, geometric construction, distinctive branding, experimental styling, angular, faceted, monoline, segmented, rounded terminals.
This typeface is built from crisp, faceted strokes that approximate curves with straight segments, producing a consistently angular, planar silhouette across the alphabet. Strokes read as monoline with minimal modulation, and joins often form pointed corners or clipped angles rather than smooth arcs. Counters and bowls are frequently open or polygonal, with several letters relying on triangular or trapezoidal constructions that emphasize negative-space geometry. Terminals are generally rounded or softly capped, tempering the sharp geometry with a slightly hand-drawn, marker-like finish. Overall spacing and widths vary by glyph, reinforcing an intentionally irregular, constructed rhythm rather than a strictly uniform system.
This font is best suited for display applications where its faceted constructions can be appreciated: titles, posters, album or event branding, and logo wordmarks. It also fits game and sci‑fi themed interfaces or packaging where a geometric, constructed voice is desirable. For long paragraphs or small sizes, the angular approximations and variable letter shapes may feel busy, so use it for short bursts of text and typographic accents.
The sharp, segmented geometry gives the font a sci‑fi and techno tone, like lettering cut from panels or assembled from shards. At the same time, the rounded stroke endings and occasional asymmetries add an informal, game-like energy that keeps it from feeling sterile. The result feels experimental and attention-grabbing, with a slightly puzzle-like character that reads as modern and unconventional.
The design intention appears to be a geometric sans with deliberately faceted, segmented curves—evoking cut, folded, or assembled forms—while maintaining an approachable feel through rounded terminals and lightly irregular drawing. It prioritizes distinctive silhouette and thematic flavor over neutral text typography, aiming to deliver a futuristic display voice that remains playful rather than purely industrial.
Uppercase forms lean heavily on polygonal bowls and angled diagonals, while lowercase introduces more handwritten quirks and occasional open forms that increase distinctiveness but can reduce smooth reading in dense text. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, with strong diagonals and simplified, emblem-like constructions that favor style over neutrality. The sample text shows best legibility at display sizes, where the segmented curves and open counters are easiest to parse.