Stencil Kime 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Standard' by Berthold, 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, 'CG Triumvirate' and 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Europa Grotesk SB' and 'Europa Grotesk SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, tactical, mechanical, utilitarian, authoritative, stencil marking, bold impact, rugged branding, blocky, geometric, compact, rigid, high-impact.
A heavy, block-driven stencil face with geometric construction and squared-off terminals. Stencil breaks are consistently placed, creating clear bridges through bowls and stems (notably in C, G, O, Q, S, and the numerals) while keeping counters largely open for punchy readability. Curves are minimal and flattened, with broad verticals and compact joins that emphasize a solid, engineered silhouette. Lowercase echoes the uppercase’s simplified, industrial forms, producing a tight, uniform rhythm in words and lines.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, product labels, packaging, and wayfinding where an industrial or tactical voice is desired. The strong silhouettes and clear stencil bridges also make it effective for branding accents and display-size typography rather than long-form reading.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, evoking equipment markings, crates, and no-nonsense signage. Its crisp interruptions and dense forms feel mechanical and tactical, leaning more functional than friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, practical stencil look that reads like physical cut lettering or sprayed markings. Its consistent bridge logic and simplified geometry prioritize immediate recognition and a rugged, manufactured aesthetic.
The stencil cuts become a defining texture at text sizes, adding a striped cadence across lines. The numerals and round letters read especially iconic due to the centered breaks, while angular diagonals (V, W, X, Y, Z) reinforce the rigid, constructed character.