Stencil Gylo 13 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kicker FC' by Arkitype, 'Oakters' by Maulana Creative, 'Enza' by Neo Type Foundry, 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, 'Shtozer' by Pepper Type, and 'Motte' by TypeClassHeroes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, dramatic, noir, authoritative, retro, impact, space-saving, stencil utility, signage style, graphic texture, condensed, stately, monolinear, high-waist, verticality.
A condensed, high-impact stencil with tall proportions and a strongly vertical rhythm. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with narrow internal counters and long straight stems that end in subtly rounded, wedge-like terminals. Clear stencil bridges split bowls and apertures throughout, creating consistent vertical cut-ins that read cleanly at display sizes. The overall construction feels geometric and disciplined, with compact spacing and crisp silhouette contrast between solid masses and the recurring stencil gaps.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging panels, and signage where a bold, condensed stencil look is desired. It can also work for short subheads or labels when you want a compact footprint with strong vertical presence.
The tone is industrial and assertive, leaning toward vintage signage and institutional labeling. Its tight, tall forms and repeated stencil breaks give it a dramatic, slightly noir flavor that feels controlled and serious rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, space-saving stencil aesthetic with a consistent system of bridges and a commanding, modern-vintage presence. It prioritizes impact and graphic texture over neutral text readability, making it well aligned with titling and environmental-style applications.
The stencil interruptions are prominent enough to define the texture of a line of text, producing a striped cadence across words. Numerals follow the same condensed, bridged logic, supporting cohesive titling and numbering in the same visual voice.