Stencil Efba 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Glober' by Fontfabric, 'JAF Facit' by Just Another Foundry, 'Breno Narrow' by Monotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Nuno' by Type.p, 'Fuse V.2' by W Type Foundry, and 'Secca Stencil' by astype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, tactical, utilitarian, retro, mechanical, stencil realism, impactful display, rugged branding, labeling look, rounded corners, cutout, monoline, blocky, high impact.
A heavy, monoline stencil design with broad, compact letterforms and generous internal counters. Stencil breaks are consistently placed, creating clear bridges through bowls and strokes, while corners are softly rounded for a machined, die-cut feel rather than sharp geometry. Curves (notably in C, G, O, Q, and S) read as smooth, near-circular segments interrupted by narrow gaps, and straight strokes stay uniform in thickness. Spacing and proportions are sturdy and legible at display sizes, with a slightly condensed, sign-like rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
This font suits high-impact headlines, posters, and title treatments where a stenciled voice is desired. It also works well for signage, packaging, and label-style graphics that benefit from an industrial or tactical aesthetic, especially in short lines or bold callouts.
The overall tone is industrial and no-nonsense, evoking stenciled paint, equipment labeling, and rugged utility graphics. The rounded terminals keep it from feeling overly harsh, adding a controlled, engineered character with a subtle retro military and warehouse-signage flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver a clear stencil aesthetic that remains readable and visually consistent across letters and numbers. Its rounded, uniform strokes suggest a practical, production-minded approach—optimized for strong silhouette, repeatable cutouts, and a dependable display presence.
The stencil logic is strong and consistent across the alphabet and figures, including distinctive split forms in rounded numerals like 0, 6, 8, and 9. The lowercase remains robust and simple, with single-storey forms where applicable and stencil breaks that preserve recognizability. The design is most convincing when set with ample size and breathing room so the internal gaps read cleanly.