Stencil Ifku 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, signage, headlines, packaging, logos, industrial, utilitarian, rugged, retro, authoritative, labeling, impact, durability, display, stencil aesthetic, slab serif, blocky, notched, high-impact.
A heavy, slab-serif stencil with broad proportions and compact counters. The letterforms are built from thick, rectangular strokes with clear stencil breaks that cut through bowls, stems, and crossbars, creating strong internal rhythm and distinctive negative shapes. Serifs are blunt and squared, terminals are abrupt, and curves (notably in C, G, O, S) read as robust, almost machined arcs rather than delicate modulation. Spacing appears steady for display use, and the overall texture is dense and commanding.
Best suited for display settings where impact and quick recognition matter: posters, headlines, signage, labels, and packaging. It can also work for rugged wordmarks or event branding where an industrial or vintage stencil aesthetic is desired. For longer passages, the dense weight and frequent breaks may be more effective in larger sizes or with generous leading.
The font conveys an industrial, no-nonsense tone with a rugged, workmanlike presence. Its stencil interruptions suggest labeling, fabrication, and equipment markings, while the slab construction adds a vintage poster and print-shop confidence. The overall feel is bold, practical, and attention-grabbing rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold stencil look that remains legible and visually assertive, combining slab-serif solidity with clearly engineered breaks. Its consistent, block-constructed forms prioritize durability of silhouette and a strong printed presence for graphic, title-driven typography.
Stencil bridges are consistently integrated across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing recognizable silhouettes even at a glance. The lowercase maintains the same blocky logic as the caps, and figures are similarly cut, reinforcing a cohesive, signage-oriented voice. The strong black shapes and distinctive internal cutouts make it especially noticeable in short strings and headings.