Stencil Lemo 1 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, military, utilitarian, rugged, commanding, stencil aesthetic, impactful display, utilitarian marking, thematic branding, slab serif, chunky, notched, cutout, display.
A heavy, slab-serif stencil with large, blocky proportions and sharply cut internal breaks. Strokes are mostly straight and planar, with crisp terminals and squared corners; rounded letters are constructed from broad arcs interrupted by deliberate bridges. Counters are compact and often split, creating a strong black-and-white rhythm that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The overall fit is generous and the letterforms read as solid plates with machined cutouts rather than brush or pen forms.
Best used at display sizes for posters, headlines, badges, and bold callouts where the stencil breaks become a defining graphic feature. It also fits signage and packaging/label systems that benefit from an industrial or military marking aesthetic. For extended reading, it works more reliably in short bursts—titles, subheads, and large-format statements—where its dense rhythm remains clear.
The tone is assertive and practical, evoking markings on crates, equipment, and signage where durability and rapid recognition matter. The broken strokes add a functional, no-nonsense character that feels institutional and industrial rather than decorative. Its visual voice is bold and authoritative, suited to messages that need to feel direct and high-impact.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic stencil look with slab-serif authority, translating utilitarian marking conventions into a polished display font. Its construction emphasizes sturdiness and repeatable geometry, balancing strong presence with recognizable letterforms. The consistent cutouts suggest a focus on thematic impact and practical, signage-like clarity.
The stencil joins are prominent and vary in placement to preserve structure, giving many glyphs a distinctive notched silhouette (notably in bowls and diagonals). Numerals follow the same cutout logic, with split shapes that keep the set cohesive. In longer text, the strong verticals and slab serifs create a dense texture best suited to short lines and headline settings.