Stencil Kivi 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Super Duty' by Typeco (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, labels, packaging, wayfinding, industrial, tactical, authoritarian, mechanical, retro, impact, stencil effect, industrial tone, graphic branding, signage look, octagonal, chamfered, angular, condensed caps, hard-edged.
A heavy, hard-edged display face with angular, chamfered terminals and frequent internal cut-ins that create a fragmented, stenciled silhouette. Forms lean on straight stems and polygonal curves (especially in C, G, O, and S), producing an octagonal rhythm rather than smooth bowls. Counters are tight and simplified, and many letters use vertical notches or bridges that interrupt the strokes, giving a constructed, modular feel. The lowercase mirrors the uppercase structure closely, with compact, blocky shapes and minimal roundness, while numerals follow the same segmented, militaristic geometry for consistent texture in setting.
Best suited for posters, headlines, title cards, product labeling, and packaging where an industrial or tactical mood is desired. It also fits wayfinding-style graphics, event branding, and UI moments that need bold, coded-looking emphasis, particularly at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is utilitarian and forceful, reading as industrial and tactical with a retro signage edge. Its clipped corners and broken strokes suggest machinery, labeling, and controlled environments, projecting a no-nonsense, high-impact voice.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact through rugged geometry and deliberate stencil breaks, evoking sprayed or cut lettering while maintaining a tight, uniform rhythm. Its modular, chamfered construction prioritizes a tough, engineered aesthetic over neutrality.
The repeated vertical breaks and stepped diagonals create a strong pattern at text sizes, but the distinctive segmentation can make dense passages feel busy. The design’s consistency across caps, lowercase, and figures supports cohesive typographic blocks, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.