Stencil Kiri 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Galvani' by Hoftype, 'LCT Picon' by LCT, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Fagun' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, signage, packaging, labels, headlines, industrial, military, utilitarian, tactical, mechanical, stencil utility, industrial branding, marking system, rugged impact, blocky, geometric, modular, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, block-based sans with geometric construction and prominent stencil breaks that create clear internal bridges through bowls and counters. Strokes are monolinear and strongly rectangular, with squared terminals and minimal curvature beyond the basic circular forms of C, O, and Q. The forms read wide and planted, with compact apertures and tight internal spaces; joins and diagonals (K, M, N, V, W, X) are cut with crisp, angled facets. Numerals follow the same modular logic, using consistent cutouts to preserve the stencil structure and maintain a uniform dark texture in display sizes.
Best suited to posters, large headlines, signage, and packaging where a rugged, manufactured look is desired. It also works well for labels and wayfinding-style graphics that benefit from a strong, high-impact word shape and a clearly stenciled construction.
The overall tone feels industrial and no-nonsense, evoking painted marking systems, shipping crates, and equipment labeling. The repeated cut-ins and bridges lend a tactical, engineered character that reads assertive and functional rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic practical stencil lettering while keeping a cohesive, contemporary geometric sans structure. Its consistent bridges and blocky proportions prioritize impact and an industrial voice for display-oriented typography.
The stencil gaps are applied consistently across the set, often as vertical breaks through rounded letters and as notches on straights, producing a rhythmic pattern that becomes part of the font’s identity. The dense weight and compact counters can reduce clarity at small sizes, but the bold silhouette remains highly legible at headline scales.