Stencil Imba 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mesveda' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Normaliq' by Differentialtype, 'Hidone' by RantauType, and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, tactical, retro, mechanical, sporty, stencil utility, high impact, industrial voice, dynamic display, slanted, stenciled, angular, chunky, high-impact.
A heavy, slanted display face with clear stencil breaks that slice through bowls and terminals, creating distinct bridges and cutouts. The letterforms lean forward with compact proportions and broadly uniform stroke weight, mixing rounded counters with sharp joins and wedge-like ends. Curves are simplified and robust, and the overall rhythm is tight and punchy, keeping black shapes dominant even where the stencil gaps interrupt the strokes.
Best suited for short, high-impact typography such as posters, headlines, logos/wordmarks, event graphics, and bold packaging. It can also work for signage and labels where a rugged, coded or industrial look is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The stencil cuts and forward slant give it a utilitarian, kinetic tone—suggesting equipment labeling, action, and engineered toughness. It reads as assertive and energetic, with a slightly retro-industrial flavor that feels at home in bold, attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears intended to merge a sporty italic display skeleton with unmistakable stencil construction, delivering a bold, industrial voice while maintaining legibility and momentum. The consistent bridges and simplified forms prioritize graphic presence and thematic character over quiet text neutrality.
The stencil interruptions are consistently applied across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, producing strong internal patterning that becomes part of the texture in longer text. Because the breaks can visually compete at smaller sizes, it tends to look most confident when given room and scale.