Stencil Isvo 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, wayfinding, industrial, military, utilitarian, mechanical, signage, stencil effect, rugged branding, impact display, coded marking, blocky, geometric, gapped, modular, compact.
A heavy, block-built sans with a consistent stencil construction throughout. Letterforms are formed from broad, low-contrast strokes with conspicuous cut-ins and bridges that create open counters and segmented bowls. Curves are simplified into chunky arcs, terminals are mostly blunt, and diagonals (notably in A, K, V, W, X, Y, Z) feel sharply engineered rather than calligraphic. The lowercase follows the same rigid geometry, with a single-storey a and compact, sturdy shapes that keep interior openings clear despite the dense weight.
Best suited to display settings where the stencil texture is a feature: posters, impactful headlines, industrial or tactical-inspired branding, packaging, labels, and bold wayfinding-style graphics. It can also work for short UI or product markings when a rugged, encoded look is desired.
The overall tone is functional and assertive, evoking sprayed markings, equipment labels, and coded identification. Its segmented forms add a tactical, mechanical character that reads as purposeful rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clear stencil identity—prioritizing strong silhouettes, repeatable construction, and high visual presence for graphic applications that benefit from an industrial, marked-on look.
Bridging is especially prominent in round letters and numerals, creating distinctive “interrupted” counters that hold up well at larger sizes. The rhythm is strong and repetitive, with a consistent system of gaps that gives lines of text a patterned, cutout texture.