Sans Faceted Ihvy 1 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, ui labels, posters, tech branding, technical, futuristic, schematic, minimal, geometric styling, futurist tone, technical clarity, distinctive caps, angular, chamfered, monoline, geometric, wireframe.
A thin, monoline sans built from straight strokes and crisp chamfered corners, replacing curves with planar facets. Counters tend toward octagonal and squared forms, with consistent stroke thickness and clean joins that create a precise, drafted feel. Proportions are geometric and open, with tall capitals and simple, linear lowercase structures; round letters like O/C/G read as multi-sided outlines rather than true curves. Numerals follow the same faceted construction, keeping a uniform, engineered rhythm across the set.
Well-suited to display typography where its faceted construction can be appreciated: sci‑fi or tech-themed headlines, interface labels, packaging accents, and poster titling. It can work for short text and captions in clean layouts, particularly when set a bit larger with generous spacing.
The overall tone is cool and machine-made, evoking technical diagrams, digital interfaces, and sci‑fi labeling. Its sharp geometry and airy strokes feel modern and analytical rather than expressive or warm.
The design appears intended to translate geometric, polygonal construction into a clean sans text system, prioritizing a consistent faceted motif over traditional curves. It aims for a contemporary, engineered look that signals technology and precision while staying visually restrained.
Because the strokes are extremely light and the forms are made of many short segments, the design reads best when given enough size and contrast; at small sizes the facets can visually soften and the letterforms may appear delicate. The faceting is especially prominent in rounded characters, creating a distinctive polygonal cadence in continuous text.