Stencil Ifro 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'København C' and 'København CS' by Fontpartners (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, tough, assertive, sporty, retro, impact, stencil utility, industrial styling, headline emphasis, blocky, geometric, chunky, high-impact, mechanical.
A heavy, block-driven stencil with broad proportions and tightly controlled counters. Forms are built from simple geometric masses with flat terminals and squared shoulders, then segmented by consistent vertical and horizontal breaks that create clear stencil bridges. Curves (C, G, O, Q, S, 6–9) stay compact and robust, with openings and cuts placed to preserve legibility while maintaining a rhythmic, modular texture across the line. Lowercase follows the same sturdy logic, with a compact, single-storey feel and minimal detailing, producing a uniform, punchy color in text.
Best suited to display settings where impact and texture matter: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and large-format signage. It can also work for short bursts of text such as labels or badges, where the stencil rhythm becomes a stylistic feature rather than a distraction.
The overall tone is rugged and mechanical, with an unmistakably utilitarian, stamped quality. The repeated breaks add an engineered cadence that reads as industrial and no-nonsense, while the oversized silhouettes keep the voice bold and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a purposeful stencil construction, balancing bold geometric forms with strategically placed bridges for a crafted, industrial look. Its consistent segmentation suggests a focus on repeatable rhythm and strong recognition in branding and headline use.
Stencil interruptions are generally centered and consistent, creating a strong horizontal pattern in words without collapsing inner shapes. Numerals mirror the letterforms’ segmented construction and maintain strong differentiation at display sizes.