Stencil Wagi 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, labels, signage, titles, industrial, utilitarian, mechanical, retro, technical, industrial marking, spray-stencil look, rugged legibility, stenciled, rounded, blunt, inked, distressed.
A compact, monoline stencil face with clear break points that create small bridges in bowls and terminals. Strokes are blunt and slightly rounded, with subtly irregular edges that read like ink spread or worn paint rather than crisp geometric outlines. The rhythm is steady and grid-friendly, with open counters and simplified forms that keep characters distinct even with the stencil interruptions. Numerals and capitals share a consistent construction, giving the set a cohesive, workmanlike texture across lines of text.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a stamped or marked aesthetic is desirable: product packaging, shipping-style labels, workshop or event posters, and UI/title treatments that need a technical flavor. It’s especially effective at larger sizes where the stencil bridges and rough edges become a defining graphic detail.
The overall tone is industrial and practical, echoing labeling, equipment markings, and utilitarian signage. Its slightly roughened finish adds a tactile, analog feel—more "sprayed" and shop-worn than sterile—while still staying orderly and controlled.
Designed to deliver a straightforward stencil voice with an intentionally imperfect, inked surface. The aim appears to be a reliable, system-like letterset that evokes industrial marking while remaining readable and consistent across letters and figures.
Stencil breaks are placed consistently enough to feel intentional, but the softened corners and uneven edges keep it from feeling too rigid. The shapes lean toward simplified, high-recognition silhouettes, emphasizing legibility and repeatable patterns over calligraphic nuance.