Stencil Kiho 6 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, tactical, futuristic, mechanical, authoritative, impact, stencil utility, tech styling, signage clarity, branding edge, geometric, blocky, modular, angular, segmented.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with a geometric, modular build and consistent stencil breaks across many characters. Counters are compact and often squared-off, with smooth rounding appearing selectively at corners and in bowls. The stencil bridges are clean and vertical/horizontal, creating clear internal gaps that become a defining texture at text sizes. Overall spacing and forms emphasize mass and stability, producing a dense, high-impact rhythm in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings where the stencil pattern and bold mass can be appreciated—posters, title treatments, logos, packaging fronts, and industrial-leaning signage. It also works well for short labels, wayfinding-style text, and product names where a rugged, engineered voice is desired. For long-form reading, the frequent internal breaks may become visually busy, so larger sizes and shorter copy are preferable.
The repeated cut-ins and solid slabs evoke industrial labeling, utilitarian signage, and equipment markings. Its segmented forms add a technical, tactical edge that reads modern and purposeful rather than decorative. The tone feels assertive and engineered, with a hint of sci‑fi or military hardware styling.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong stencil voice with a contemporary, geometric construction—optimized for impactful display typography that references utilitarian marking systems. The consistent bridge placement suggests an emphasis on recognizability and repeatable structure across the character set, creating a cohesive, machine-made impression.
The stencil interruptions are applied broadly (including rounded letters and numerals), giving words a distinctive dotted/bridged pattern that becomes more pronounced in longer lines. Diagonal-driven letters (like A, V, W, X, Y, Z) keep sharp, angular joins, reinforcing the mechanical feel. Numerals follow the same segmented logic, supporting consistent use in codes and identifiers.