Stencil Imba 15 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Basis Grotesque' by Colophon Foundry, 'Mazzard' and 'Mazzard Soft' by Pepper Type, 'Core Sans A' by S-Core, 'Pulp Display' by Spilled Ink, and 'Segment' by Typekiln (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, sportswear, packaging, industrial, tactical, sporty, retro, assertive, stencil marking, impact display, motion emphasis, rugged tone, slanted, geometric, angular, chunky, high-impact.
A heavy, slanted stencil sans with broad, geometric letterforms and a compact, forward-leaning rhythm. Strokes stay largely uniform in thickness, with crisp terminals and frequent diagonal cuts that create clear stencil bridges through bowls, counters, and key joints. Curves are simplified and sturdy, while diagonals in letters like A, K, V, W, X, and Y feel sharp and energetic. The overall texture is dark and punchy, with consistent break placement that keeps shapes recognizable while adding a mechanical, segmented look.
Best suited to display contexts where strong silhouettes and graphic interruption can be appreciated—posters, headlines, logos, and brand marks. It also fits applications that reference equipment, uniforms, or utilitarian labeling such as sportswear graphics, event identities, product packaging, and themed titles where a stencil aesthetic is desired.
The font projects an industrial, tactical tone—confident, utilitarian, and built for impact. Its slant and aggressive cut-ins add motion and urgency, giving it a sporty, action-oriented feel with a subtle retro stencil flavor. The repeated bridges and hard angles suggest engineered markings and equipment labeling rather than soft editorial typography.
The design appears intended to merge a bold, modern sans structure with a purposeful stencil system and a forward slant for speed. By keeping stroke contrast minimal and using consistent bridges, it prioritizes a rugged, engineered look that remains legible while delivering a distinctive, thematic voice.
Stencil breaks are integrated as design features rather than purely functional gaps, often slicing across inner counters (notably in C, G, O, Q, e, and s) and along strokes in uppercase forms. Numerals follow the same motif, maintaining strong silhouette clarity while introducing angled interruptions that reinforce the system-like consistency. Spacing appears tuned for display use, where the bridges and slant read cleanly at larger sizes.