Stencil Gebo 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, signage, packaging, branding, labels, industrial, utilitarian, military, mechanical, technical, stencil mimicry, industrial labeling, bold display, systematic geometry, geometric, monolinear, blocky, angular, modular.
A monolinear stencil with bold, geometric construction and consistent stroke thickness. Letterforms are built from straight segments and broad curves, frequently interrupted by clean, rectangular breaks that read as stencil bridges. Counters are open and simplified, terminals are blunt, and several glyphs show sharp diagonal cuts that add a modular, engineered feel. Spacing appears even and the overall rhythm is steady, with sturdy shapes that prioritize clarity over delicacy.
Well-suited to display settings where a tough, industrial character is desired, such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and brand marks. It also fits signage and labeling applications where stencil cues and strong shapes help the text read as functional and technical. For longer passages, it works best at moderate-to-large sizes where the internal breaks remain clear.
The font conveys an industrial, no-nonsense tone—functional, rugged, and system-like. Its repeated breaks and hard edges suggest labeling, fabrication, and equipment marking, giving it a pragmatic, authoritative voice with a subtle retro-mechanical flavor.
The design appears intended to emulate practical stencil lettering while maintaining a controlled, modern geometric system. Its consistent bridges and simplified forms aim to deliver a recognizable industrial aesthetic that remains legible and repeatable across letters and numbers.
The stencil gaps are prominent and stylistically consistent across both uppercase and lowercase, creating distinctive silhouettes even at larger sizes. Numerals share the same bridge logic and geometric simplification, reinforcing a cohesive set for identification and numbering contexts.