Stencil Imba 13 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types; 'Neue Helvetica', 'Neue Helvetica Armenian', and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype; 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, apparel, packaging, industrial, tactical, mechanical, sporty, assertive, impact, utility, signage, edge, oblique, compact, angular, geometric, cutout.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and crisp, geometric construction. Strokes are solid and low-contrast, with frequent stencil-like interruptions: clean bridges and cutouts appear across bowls and counters (notably in C, O, Q, S, and several numerals), creating a segmented rhythm while keeping letterforms largely intact. Terminals are squared and simplified, curves are tight and controlled, and diagonals are prominent in forms like A, K, V, W, X, and Z. The lowercase follows the same blunt, utilitarian logic, with single-storey shapes and sturdy joins that read well at display sizes.
Best suited for display typography where a strong, technical impression is desired: headlines, posters, sports or motorsport-style branding, packaging, apparel graphics, and signage-like applications. It also works well for short product names, labels, and UI moments that need an assertive, industrial accent rather than long-form reading.
The overall tone feels industrial and engineered—like painted markings, equipment labels, or performance branding. The slanted stance and bold presence add momentum and urgency, while the cut-in breaks suggest a rugged, utilitarian system rather than a refined editorial voice.
The design appears intended to merge a bold, slanted sans foundation with a purposeful stencil interruption system, giving the face a functional, fabricated look. The goal is likely instant impact and a recognizable “cutout” signature that reads as engineered and action-oriented.
The stencil bridges are relatively consistent in placement and thickness, producing a distinctive “broken stripe” motif across the set. Numerals carry the same segmented treatment, helping headings and codes feel cohesive. At smaller sizes the internal breaks may begin to compete with counters, so the design favors short lines and strong contrast against the background.