Stencil Kihy 5 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, wayfinding, industrial, tactical, futuristic, tech, signage, stencil look, impact, industrial tone, tech voice, geometric, monoline, blocky, wide-set, incised.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and compact counters, built from mostly straight strokes and simplified curves. The letterforms are constructed with consistent, low-contrast stroke weight and frequent stencil breaks that create clear bridges across bowls and joints. Terminals are typically flat and squared, with a crisp, mechanical rhythm and generous width that makes the shapes feel expansive. Numerals and capitals carry the same engineered structure, while the lowercase keeps a high, sturdy profile that reads like a compacted, display-oriented grotesk.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, fabricated stencil aesthetic is desirable. It also works well for packaging, labels, wayfinding, and UI/overlay graphics that benefit from a technical, industrial tone and bold, high-impact shapes.
The overall tone is utilitarian and engineered, evoking industrial labeling, equipment markings, and technical interfaces. The stencil interruptions add a tactical, fabricated feel—more “cut from material” than drawn—while the wide stance and solid color lend a confident, impact-first voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust stencil look with a modern, geometric voice—prioritizing strong silhouettes, consistent construction, and a manufactured feel for display typography and graphic applications.
The stencil cuts are applied consistently across round and straight forms, producing distinctive internal gaps in letters like C, O, Q, S, and several numerals. The design favors simplified geometry over calligraphic detail, helping it maintain a strong silhouette at display sizes and in high-contrast applications such as decals or wayfinding.