Stencil Efta 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, event flyers, signage, playful, crafty, retro, friendly, quirky, stencil effect, display impact, thematic branding, signage feel, rounded, soft corners, blobby, chunky, inked.
A heavy, rounded stencil face with soft terminals and consistently thick, low-contrast strokes. The stencil breaks are wide and clearly articulated, often appearing as vertical or horizontal gaps that create a cut-out look while keeping counters open and shapes readable. Proportions are generally compact with generous curves, producing a bouncy rhythm across words; the lowercase is simple and sturdy, with single-storey forms and minimal detailing. Figures and capitals maintain the same chunky, cut-bridge construction, giving the whole set a cohesive, industrial-yet-cartoonish silhouette.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage where the stencil breaks can be appreciated as a deliberate texture. It also works well for themed graphics (craft, DIY, playful industrial) and short branding phrases that benefit from a distinctive, cut-out voice.
The overall tone feels playful and handmade, like painted signage or cut stencils used for crafts and props. Its rounded massing softens the utilitarian stencil idea, pushing it toward friendly, retro display rather than strict military or technical labeling.
The design appears intended to merge stencil construction with rounded, approachable letterforms, offering a decorative alternative to harsher stencil styles. Its goal is likely strong visual personality and instant recognizability in display typography while preserving clear letter identification.
The bridges are prominent enough to register at a glance, so texture becomes a key part of the color on the line. In longer text the repeated gaps create a patterned sparkle, making it especially characterful at medium-to-large sizes where the cutouts remain distinct.