Stencil Ifro 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'København C' and 'København CS' by Fontpartners (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, stickers, industrial, military, poster, retro, stenciled utility, high impact, rugged display, slab, blocky, geometric, stencil cuts.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with prominent stencil breaks that slice through bowls, stems, and crossbars, creating clear bridges and strong negative shapes. The forms are wide and compactly constructed, with squared-off terminals, sturdy rectangular serifs, and a mostly geometric feel that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Counters are relatively tight and often segmented by the stencil cuts, producing a punchy rhythm and a distinctly mechanical texture in running text.
Best suited to large sizes where the stencil bridges and dense shapes read clearly—posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and display typography. It can also work for wayfinding or industrial-themed signage where a marked, stamped look is desirable.
The tone is assertive and utilitarian, evoking industrial labeling, military marking, and rugged signage. Its chunky silhouettes and deliberate breaks add a retro-technical character that feels bold, practical, and attention-grabbing.
Likely designed to deliver a robust stencil aesthetic with slab-serif authority—optimized for impact and legibility in display contexts while preserving the functional, fabricated feel of stenciled lettering.
Several characters show distinctive internal cut patterns that help differentiate similar shapes, especially in rounded letters and numerals, while maintaining a uniform, massed color on the page. The overall effect is high-contrast in terms of positive/negative shape interplay rather than delicate stroke modulation.