Sans Faceted Ipvy 7 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Ki' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, signage, packaging, posters, technical graphics, techy, industrial, digital, utilitarian, retro-futuristic, technical aesthetic, modular system, high clarity, interface tone, octagonal, angular, chamfered, geometric, modular.
A geometric sans with crisp, faceted letterforms built from straight segments and clipped corners. Strokes maintain an even thickness with rounded terminals and joins that soften the otherwise angular construction. Bowls and counters read as octagonal or squared shapes rather than true curves, giving capitals like O and D a planar, engineered feel. The overall rhythm is highly regular and grid-friendly, with consistent proportions and clear separation between glyphs in running text.
Works well for UI labels, dashboards, and product or equipment-style typography where clarity and a systematic look are important. It also suits posters, packaging, and branding that want a precise, engineered aesthetic, and it can add a retro-futuristic flavor to titles and short blocks of text.
The faceted geometry and steady cadence evoke a technical, machine-made tone—clean, functional, and slightly retro-digital. It suggests instrumentation, hardware labeling, and sci‑fi interfaces without becoming decorative or playful.
The design appears intended to translate a chamfered, industrial geometry into a practical text-capable face. By replacing curves with planar facets while keeping stroke weight even and terminals rounded, it balances a distinctive technical identity with straightforward readability.
Distinctive cut corners appear throughout (including in numerals), creating strong edge highlights at display sizes. The rounded stroke ends keep small-size text from feeling overly sharp, while the simplified, modular construction preserves a cohesive texture across mixed-case and figures.