Stencil Imba 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sole Sans' by CAST, 'Jam Grotesque' by JAM Type Design, 'Pais' by Latinotype, 'Ava Grand' and 'Neue June' by Matt Chansky, 'Bassen' by SRS Type, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, tactical, retro, mechanical, assertive, stencil styling, impact display, industrial tone, motion emphasis, slanted, blocky, geometric, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, right-slanted display face built from compact, geometric forms with broad strokes and minimal contrast. The letterforms are interrupted by consistent stencil-like breaks that create clean bridges through bowls and stems, producing strong negative shapes and a cut-out rhythm. Counters tend to be tight, curves are simplified, and terminals feel abruptly sheared, giving the alphabet a solid, engineered presence. Numerals follow the same broken-stroke logic, maintaining a cohesive, monolithic texture in lines of text.
Best suited for headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where the stencil cuts can read clearly and contribute to the visual identity. It also works well for industrial or event signage and short, high-impact statements where a strong, utilitarian tone is desired.
The overall tone reads industrial and tactical, with a slightly retro, utilitarian flavor. The repeated breaks and forward slant add urgency and motion, while the dense black shapes feel bold and commanding, like signage and equipment labeling.
The design appears intended to combine a bold, slanted display silhouette with unmistakable stencil construction, delivering an industrial look that remains readable and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
In longer samples, the stencil gaps become a primary design feature, creating a distinctive striped cadence across words. The slant and tight counters can make small sizes feel busy, but at headline sizes the cutouts sharpen recognition and add character.