Stencil Ishy 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Allrounder Grotesk' by Identity Letters, 'PF Encore Sans Pro' by Parachute, 'Rationell' by PeGGO Fonts, 'Identidad' by Punchform, and 'Cargo' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, utilitarian, military, technical, assertive, stencil marking, strong display, industrial clarity, graphic impact, blocky, geometric, compact, high impact, all-caps friendly.
A heavy, geometric sans with squared proportions and consistent, low-contrast strokes. The letterforms are constructed from broad verticals and flat terminals, with crisp stencil breaks that create repeated internal gaps and bridges across bowls and counters. Curves are simplified into near-circular arcs, while diagonals (A, K, N, V, W, X, Y, Z) feel sharply cut and mechanical. Overall spacing reads tight and sturdy, producing a dense, high-ink texture in text while keeping character shapes distinct through the systematic cut-ins.
Best suited for display contexts where the stencil texture can be appreciated—posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging, and signage. It also works well for industrial-style labels and wayfinding where strong shapes and clear differentiation are needed, especially at medium to large sizes.
The repeated stencil interruptions give the face an industrial, utilitarian tone associated with labeling, equipment markings, and no-nonsense signage. Its bold mass and angular rhythm feel assertive and functional rather than friendly or delicate, projecting a rugged, engineered character.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, high-impact grotesque voice with a disciplined stencil system for practical, marking-inspired aesthetics. The consistent bridges and simplified geometry prioritize recognizability and a distinctive printed/painted impression over softness or calligraphic nuance.
The stencil logic is applied consistently across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive pattern of breaks that becomes a defining texture at larger sizes. Rounded letters like C, G, O, Q, and S retain strong circular presence despite the bridges, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, I, L, T) emphasize the font’s rigid, constructed feel.