Stencil Geko 15 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN 2014' by ParaType and 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, utilitarian, military, mechanical, poster-ready, impact, marking, authority, ruggedness, systematic design, high-contrast gaps, vertical stress, geometric, blocky, condensed caps.
A condensed, heavy display face built from firm vertical stems and simplified, geometric counters. The letterforms use consistent stroke weight with crisp terminals, and repeated stencil breaks appear as vertical or horizontal bridges that segment bowls and stems (notably in C, O, S, 0, 3). Curves are compact and squared-off in feeling, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are steep and clean, keeping a tight, regimented rhythm. Lowercase is similarly constructed with straight-sided forms and clipped joins, producing compact word shapes and strong texture in lines of text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and signage where the stencil breaks can be appreciated. It also fits branding or identity work that aims for an industrial or militarized voice, especially for badges, labels, and bold typographic lockups.
The overall tone is functional and authoritative, evoking marking paint, equipment labeling, and industrial signage. The stencil interruptions add a coded, engineered character that reads as rugged and no-nonsense, with a subtle retro-military and warehouse aesthetic.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, forceful stencil look with consistent, repeatable construction, prioritizing clear silhouettes and strong vertical rhythm. Its simplified geometry and systematic breaks suggest a font made for attention-grabbing display typography with a utilitarian, marked-surface feel.
The stencil bridges are prominent enough to remain visible at display sizes and create a distinctive patterning across repeated letters. Narrow proportions and dense blacks make it visually commanding, while the simplified detailing keeps it legible in short phrases and headlines.