Stencil Efbi 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goga' by Narrow Type and 'TT Hoves Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, military, utilitarian, mechanical, sturdy, stencil utility, industrial marking, display impact, sign clarity, high-contrast cutouts, rounded corners, blocky, modular, signage-like.
A heavy, geometric sans with a stencil construction throughout, built from broad monoline strokes and consistent bridge breaks. Letterforms are largely squared and modular with rounded outer corners, producing a robust, machined silhouette. Counters are simplified and often opened by vertical or horizontal gaps, creating strong internal rhythm; circular forms (C, O, Q, e, o) read as near-monoline rings interrupted by centered bridges. The lowercase is compact and pragmatic with single-storey a and g, short apertures, and a distinctly blocky texture in running text; numerals follow the same cut-and-bridge logic for cohesive, sign-ready figures.
Best suited to display settings where the stencil breaks are a feature rather than a distraction—posters, headlines, signage, packaging, and product or shipping labels. It performs especially well in short phrases and large sizes where the bridges read crisply and contribute to a rugged, industrial brand voice.
The font conveys an industrial, equipment-label attitude—functional, tough, and unmistakably technical. Its repeated breaks and chunky geometry suggest painted markings, crates, and factory signage, giving it a disciplined, no-nonsense tone with a subtle retro-stencil feel.
The design appears intended to emulate practical stencil lettering while keeping a clean, geometric sans foundation for contemporary use. Its consistent bridge placement and simplified counters prioritize repeatable construction and immediate recognition, aiming for a durable, utilitarian aesthetic in branding and display typography.
The recurring mid-stroke bridges create a strong pattern at text sizes, increasing visual noise compared to a solid sans but reinforcing the stencil identity. The ampersand and punctuation carry the same angular, cut-out logic, helping display lines maintain a consistent, engineered look.