Stencil Kiri 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Croih' by 38-lineart, 'Neufile Grotesk' by Halbfett, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Dortmund' and 'Identidad' by Punchform, 'Neue Galano' by René Bieder, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, tactical, mechanical, rugged, utilitarian, stencil look, impactful display, industrial labeling, systematized forms, geometric, blocky, modular, posterlike, high impact.
A heavy, block-built sans with geometric construction and prominent stencil breaks throughout the alphabet. Many rounded letters use near-circular bowls that are split by vertical bridges, while straight-sided forms rely on squared terminals and flat horizontals. Diagonals are crisp and angular, giving A, K, V, W, X, and Y a sharp, engineered feel. Counters are compact and apertures are tightly controlled, producing a dense, high-impact texture; the overall rhythm mixes broad, squared shapes with occasional curved bowls for a strongly modular silhouette.
Best suited to display typography where the stencil structure can read clearly: posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and signage. It also fits UI moments that mimic physical markings—like section headers, badges, or navigation elements—when used sparingly and at larger sizes for clarity.
The stencil interruptions and blunt geometry evoke industrial marking, equipment labeling, and military or engineering graphics. It feels assertive and functional, with a no-nonsense tone that reads as tough, technical, and a little retro in the tradition of cut-out signage.
The design appears intended to translate the look of cut-stencil lettering into a bold, contemporary, geometric sans system. Its consistent bridges and compact counters suggest a focus on strong silhouettes and repeatable, industrial-friendly forms that stay recognizable under rough, high-contrast applications.
The stencil joins are consistently placed and wide enough to remain visible at display sizes, but they also create distinct internal voids that become a key stylistic motif—especially in C, G, O, Q, S, and numerals like 0, 6, 8, and 9. The digit set matches the same cut and bridge logic, reinforcing a cohesive, system-like appearance across letters and numbers.