Stencil Apru 2 is a very light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, invitations, elegant, airy, editorial, fashion, refined, elegance, luxury, display, refinement, didone-like, hairline, high-waisted, delicate, crisp.
A very slender italic design with long, tapering strokes and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm. Serifs are fine and sharp, with an overall high-waisted silhouette and generous curves in round letters; diagonals and joins stay clean and controlled. The forms feel carefully balanced despite the light build, and the spacing produces a flowing, continuous texture in text. Numerals match the same hairline elegance, with open counters and graceful curves.
Well suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, fashion and beauty branding, and refined poster titles. It also fits elegant invitations or event materials where a light, italic serif voice is desired and there is room for larger type and comfortable spacing.
The tone is poised and upscale, with a quiet, fashion-forward sophistication. Its lightness and slanted posture create a sense of motion and finesse rather than heft, reading as polished and luxurious.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, couture-leaning serif italic—prioritizing elegance, verticality, and a smooth reading rhythm over sturdiness. It aims to provide a distinctive, premium voice for display typography with an emphasis on graceful curves and precise, hairline finishing.
In the samples, the thin strokes and sharp terminals make the design feel best at larger sizes, where its details remain crisp and the italic cadence can do the visual work. The overall impression is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, maintaining a delicate, high-contrast editorial feel.