Stencil Gyla 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'Bebas Neue' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, military, utilitarian, authoritative, retro, stencil marking, industrial display, strong branding, signage utility, condensed, blocky, slabbed, monoline, high-impact.
A condensed, heavy display face with a monoline, low-contrast build and squared, slab-like terminals. Letterforms are constructed from solid vertical strokes with consistent stencil breaks that create clear bridges through counters and joins. Curves (C, O, Q, 0) are tightly drawn and more oval than round, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sharp and compact, keeping a rigid, engineered rhythm. The lowercase follows the same compressed proportions with simplified shapes and strong vertical emphasis, producing an even, columnar texture in lines of text.
Best suited to short, high-impact typography such as posters, headlines, warnings, labels, and wayfinding where a tough stencil character is desirable. It performs well when set large, where the bridges and condensed rhythm become a prominent graphic texture.
The repeated stencil interruptions and compressed black mass give the font an industrial, regimented voice. It reads as practical and forceful—suggesting shipping marks, signage, and equipment labeling—while the tall, compressed silhouette adds a slightly vintage poster feel.
Likely drawn to deliver a robust stencil aesthetic that feels functional and standardized, combining strong vertical structure with consistent breakpoints for a marked, industrial look in display typography.
Stencil gaps are consistently placed and wide enough to remain legible at display sizes, creating distinctive internal highlights without turning the shapes fragile. Numerals match the caps’ compact geometry and carry the same broken-stroke logic for a cohesive set.