Sans Faceted Ihka 11 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, branding, posters, ui labels, techno, futuristic, angular, modular, instrumental, geometric system, tech identity, sci-fi tone, display impact, chamfered, octagonal, monolinear, geometric, segmented.
This typeface is built from straight strokes with consistent weight and sharp chamfered corners, replacing curves with multi-sided facets. Counters and bowls read as octagonal or rectangular forms, and joints resolve into crisp diagonal cuts that create a segmented, constructed look. Proportions stay fairly compact with clear apertures and open interior spaces, while overall spacing and stroke rhythm keep word shapes legible despite the geometric simplification. Numerals and capitals share the same planar logic, giving the set a uniform, engineered texture.
It suits display applications where the faceted construction can be appreciated—headlines, logos, packaging, and poster typography. The steady stroke weight and open counters also make it workable for short UI labels or on-screen titling, especially in tech, gaming, and sci‑fi themed contexts where an engineered texture is desired.
The overall tone feels digital and futuristic, evoking LED-style segmentation and machined signage without fully becoming a seven-segment display. Its angular facets suggest precision, robotics, and game or sci‑fi interface aesthetics, with a cool, technical neutrality rather than a humanist warmth.
The design appears intended to translate a sans-serif skeleton into a planar, cut-corner system that reads as modern and technical. By systematically replacing curves with facets, it aims to deliver a cohesive geometric identity that remains legible while projecting a constructed, digital character.
Diagonal chamfers are used as a consistent motif across terminals and corners, producing a recognizable zig-zag highlight pattern along stems and horizontals. The design balances strict geometry with readable letterforms, so it maintains a clean, modern voice while still feeling distinctive at headline sizes.