Stencil Kivi 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, military, utilitarian, rugged, mechanical, stencil marking, display impact, industrial labeling, tactical styling, octagonal, angular, blocky, notched, condensed feel.
A heavy, block-built stencil face with sharp, chamfered corners and frequent internal cut-ins that create clear stencil bridges. The forms are predominantly vertical and rectilinear, with octagonal/stepped geometry replacing curves and adding a machined, cut-metal look. Counters are tight and often rectangular, while joins and terminals are flattened or notched, producing a crisp, high-impact silhouette. Spacing appears robust and straightforward, and the stencil interruptions are consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving the design an even, systematized rhythm.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as posters, headlines, product packaging, warning labels, and wayfinding or industrial-style signage. It also works well for themed graphics—e.g., tactical, mechanical, or workshop aesthetics—where a stamped or cutout stencil impression is desirable.
The overall tone is tough and no-nonsense, evoking industrial labeling, equipment markings, and utilitarian signage. Its angular fragmentation reads as functional rather than decorative, lending a disciplined, authoritative voice with a slightly retro, stamped-character feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a standardized stencil construction, making characters feel like they could be physically cut, sprayed, or marked onto surfaces. Its geometric chamfers and systematic breaks prioritize robustness and immediate recognition in display contexts.
Lowercase maintains the same constructed, stencil logic as the capitals, reducing roundness and emphasizing straight segments and chamfers. Numerals are bold and compact with pronounced breaks, keeping them visually compatible with the alphabet. In text settings, the repeated bridges create a strong texture that favors impact over subtlety, especially at smaller sizes.