Stencil Kiha 2 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Cy Grotesk' and 'Cy Grotesk Std' by Kobuzan, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, military, mechanical, sci‑fi, utilitarian, fabrication feel, impact, signal clarity, tech theme, rugged branding, blocky, sturdy, geometric, modular, angular.
A heavy, geometric sans with a pronounced stencil construction: many strokes are interrupted by straight, consistently placed bridges that create clean gaps through counters and terminals. Letterforms are built from broad, mostly monolinear strokes with squared joins and simplified curves, giving the design a compact, engineered feel. The overall drawing favors flat horizontals and verticals with occasional rounded bowls, and the cut-ins are aligned to a steady rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures, keeping the texture uniform at display sizes.
Best suited for bold display work where the stencil breaks can be a feature: posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, and wayfinding or industrial-style signage. It also works well for titles in games, film graphics, or tech-themed layouts that benefit from a rugged, engineered texture.
The repeated bridges and blunt geometry evoke signage, equipment labeling, and fabricated components. The tone feels technical and no-nonsense, with a slightly futuristic edge that reads as tactical, industrial, and built for impact rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact while maintaining a consistent stencil logic that suggests real-world cut-letter fabrication. Its simplified, modular shapes prioritize clarity and attitude in large-scale applications, emphasizing a constructed, industrial identity.
The stencil gaps become a defining internal pattern in running text, producing distinctive vertical “slices” through round letters and numerals. Curves are deliberately simplified and the forms stay robust, helping the design retain its character in tight settings and high-contrast applications.