Stencil Iske 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fuller Sans DT' by DTP Types, 'Innova' and 'Seconda Soft' by Durotype, 'Prelo Pro' by Monotype, 'Franklin Gothic SG' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Paul Grotesk Stencil' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, wayfinding, industrial, authoritative, utilitarian, military, signage, stencil utility, graphic impact, signage feel, template look, slab serif, blocky, high-ink, notched, tall ascenders.
A heavy, slab-serif stencil with chunky, geometric letterforms and prominent vertical stress. Strokes are largely monolinear and strongly filled, with consistent stencil breaks creating clear bridges through bowls and joints (notably in O/Q/0 and in counters of letters like a/e/g). Corners tend toward crisp, cut-in angles, and terminals read as blunt, squared slabs. Proportions are robust and slightly condensed in places, with compact counters and a steady, rhythmic texture that holds up well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, product or event branding, and packaging where a bold stencil look is desired. It also fits wayfinding and labeling-inspired graphics, especially in large sizes where the stencil bridges and slab details read clearly and create a strong, graphic presence.
The overall tone is pragmatic and tough, evoking painted markings, equipment labeling, and institutional signage. The sturdy forms and assertive weight feel confident and no-nonsense, with a faint retro-industrial character that can also suggest wartime or warehouse graphics.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic stencil voice with maximum solidity: big shapes, simple construction, and highly legible silhouettes meant to reproduce reliably in paint-cut or template-like contexts. Its consistent breaks and sturdy slabs emphasize durability and impact over delicacy.
The stencil joins are generally centered and consistent across the set, producing a strong repeating motif in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the same blocked-in construction and notched breaks, keeping the design cohesive across alphanumerics.