Stencil Ifno 10 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malaga' by Emigre, 'FF Absara' by FontFont, 'Pepone' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, authoritative, retro, utilitarian, rugged, stencil marking, display impact, industrial styling, retro signage, slab-serif, bracketed, chunky, high-impact, mechanical.
A heavy slab-serif design with sturdy, rectangular serifs and mostly straight-sided stems, softened by subtle bracketed joins. Distinct stencil breaks are cut into key strokes, leaving consistent bridges that keep counters open and add a segmented rhythm. Curves are broad and compact, and terminals are typically blunt, reinforcing the font’s blocky, workmanlike color. Spacing and proportions feel headline-oriented, with strong silhouettes and clear internal shapes even at large sizes.
Best suited for display typography where the stencil pattern can be read as a deliberate graphic feature: posters, bold editorial headings, signage, product packaging, and labels or stamps. It can also work for short blocks of text or pull quotes when ample size and leading are available so the breaks remain legible.
The overall tone reads industrial and no-nonsense, with a vintage utilitarian character reminiscent of marked equipment, packaging, and signage. The stencil interruptions add a tactical, fabricated feel, while the slab structure keeps it confident and authoritative rather than delicate or playful.
The design appears intended to merge classic slab-serif robustness with a functional stencil construction, delivering a strong, manufacturable look that stands out in branding and titling. The consistent bridges suggest an emphasis on repeatable, marked applications such as signage or industrial-themed graphics.
The stencil gaps are prominent and form a repeating visual motif across rounds and straights, creating a distinctive texture in continuous text. Numerals and capitals appear especially suited to emphatic labeling, and the bold ink traps implied by the cutouts help prevent dense areas from closing up in display use.