Stencil Ifdi 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, apparel, industrial, military, rugged, bold, authoritative, stencil marking, industrial tone, display impact, signage utility, slab serif, blocky, geometric, high-impact, poster-ready.
A heavy, slab-serif stencil with chunky, squared forms and clear interior breaks that create strong stencil bridges. The letterforms are broad and compact, with robust horizontal serifs, blunt terminals, and mostly rectilinear construction softened by occasional rounded counters (notably in O/Q and some lowercase bowls). Stencil cuts are consistently placed through key joins and counters, producing a punchy, segmented rhythm while keeping characters highly recognizable. Figures and capitals are especially dense and sign-like, with generous internal spacing where cuts open the counters.
Best suited for display work where the stencil aesthetic is an asset: posters, headlines, branding accents, product packaging, wayfinding, and industrial or military-inspired graphics. It also works well for short blocks of text in large sizes where the bridges remain crisp and the bold massing carries across a layout.
The overall tone is utilitarian and hard-edged, evoking labeling, equipment marking, and no-nonsense signage. Its heavy presence and stencil interruptions add a rugged, tactical feel with a touch of retro-industrial character.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a clear stencil construction that feels functional and repeatable, like cut-letter templates or sprayed markings. The heavy slab structure aims for strong readability and a distinctive, segmented texture that immediately signals an industrial theme.
The stencil logic is pronounced in rounded forms (O/0/8/9) where vertical gaps split counters, while many straight-sided letters use short, rectangular breaks that read cleanly at display sizes. The set maintains a consistent weight and bridge style across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving text a uniform, stamped texture.