Stencil Fiba 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold, 'Innova' by Durotype, 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR, 'Gautami' by Microsoft Corporation, and 'Paul Grotesk Stencil' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, signage, packaging, headlines, labels, industrial, tactical, utilitarian, authoritarian, mechanical, stenciled marking, rugged display, utilitarian labeling, high-contrast breaks, hard-edged, blocky, geometric, condensed punctuation.
A heavy, all-caps-forward stencil design with straight-sided, geometric construction and crisp, angular terminals. Stencil bridges are frequent and deliberate, cutting through bowls and counters to create strong negative-space rhythm, especially in round letters and numerals. Curves are simplified into broad arcs and flat joins, while diagonals (A, K, N, V, W, X, Y, Z) are steep and clean, giving the set a robust, engineered feel. Lowercase follows the same industrial logic with compact forms and reduced interior space, maintaining a consistent, high-impact texture across lines.
Best suited for short, high-visibility settings such as posters, headlines, signage, and product or shipping labels where the stencil detailing can be appreciated. It performs well at medium to large sizes on high-contrast backgrounds, especially in applications that benefit from an industrial or military-adjacent aesthetic.
The overall tone reads industrial and directive, like labeling on equipment, crates, or restricted-access signage. The repeated stencil breaks add a tactical, no-nonsense character that feels functional and rugged rather than decorative or delicate.
The font appears designed to emulate practical stenciled marking systems, prioritizing durability of form and instant recognition. Its consistent breaks and blocky geometry suggest an intention to communicate authority, function, and ruggedness in display-oriented typography.
The design creates a distinctive rhythm in text: many glyphs show central splits or cutouts that keep counters open while preserving a solid silhouette. Figures are particularly graphic and poster-like, with bold shapes and unmistakable stencil interruptions that reinforce the utilitarian theme.