Stencil Tijo 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Eurostile Unicase' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, military, mechanical, retro, assertive, impact, stencil utility, signage feel, brand marking, blocky, geometric, rounded corners, notched, modular.
A heavy, wide sans with a blocky, geometric build and rounded outer corners. Strokes are interrupted by consistent stencil breaks and internal cut-ins, producing strong bridges across counters and joins. Curves are simplified into broad arcs and squared terminals, with a tightly controlled, modular rhythm that keeps letterforms visually uniform. The numerals and capitals read especially sturdy, while diagonals and apexes are handled with blunt, angled cuts that reinforce the engineered look.
Best suited to display typography where the stencil bridges can be read as a defining feature: posters, headlines, branding lockups, packaging, labels, and wayfinding-inspired graphics. It also works well for short technical callouts, UI hero text, and merch graphics where a bold, industrial voice is desired.
The overall tone is utilitarian and forceful, evoking industrial labeling, military marking, and machine-made signage. The stencil interruptions add a rugged, technical edge, giving text a coded, equipment-like presence that feels purposeful rather than decorative.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a clear stencil identity, combining wide proportions and simplified geometry for high visual presence. The consistent breaks and rounded block forms suggest an intention to mimic practical cut-stencil lettering while keeping a polished, repeatable system across the alphabet and figures.
The stencil gaps are large enough to be clearly visible at display sizes, creating distinctive negative-shape patterns inside bowls and along main strokes. Because the breaks are frequent and prominent, long passages take on a strong texture and benefit from generous tracking and leading.