Stencil Gese 12 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to '35-FTR' by ILOTT-TYPE and '-OC Format Sans' and '-OC Pajaro' by OtherwhereCollective (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, labels, industrial, technical, modern, utilitarian, signage, stenciling, fabrication, impact, systematic, high-contrast, geometric, modular, crisp, hard-edged.
This typeface is built from monolinear strokes with a clear stencil construction: vertical and horizontal cuts create consistent bridges through bowls and counters, producing deliberate breaks in many characters. Forms lean geometric with circular O/Q/0 shapes and straight-sided stems, giving the design a modular, engineered feel. Curves are clean and near-monoline, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) keep sharp joins and a slightly mechanical rhythm. Overall spacing reads open and structured, with the stencil gaps providing a distinctive internal cadence across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best used at display sizes where the stencil bridges remain clearly legible—such as posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging, labels, and environmental graphics. It can also work for short technical callouts or signage-style UI elements, but extended body text may feel busy due to the frequent internal breaks.
The consistent stencil breaks and crisp geometry convey an industrial, technical tone—practical and no-nonsense, with a contemporary edge. It feels suited to environments where precision, fabrication, or machinery are implied, while still remaining approachable enough for display messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern stencil voice that stays clean and geometric rather than distressed, emphasizing repeatable, fabrication-friendly structures and strong visual consistency across the set.
Stencil bridges are applied systematically to round letters (O, Q, C, G, e) and also appear as strategic interruptions on verticals and horizontals, creating a cohesive pattern rather than decorative one-offs. Numerals follow the same logic, with 0 and 8 emphasizing internal segmentation and 1 rendered as a simple vertical stroke, reinforcing the utilitarian character.