Stencil Ifpy 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodrum Slab' and 'Bodrum Style' by Bülent Yüksel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, industrial, military, rugged, assertive, utility, stamped look, industrial labeling, display impact, rugged clarity, slab serif, bracketed, chunky, geometric, high impact.
A heavy slab-serif stencil with compact, blocky letterforms and prominent stencil breaks that create clear internal bridges across bowls and counters. Strokes are broadly consistent with modest contrast, and terminals are squared-off with slab-like feet and caps; many joins feel slightly bracketed, giving the shapes a carved, engineered solidity. Counters are relatively small, and the stencil cuts are placed consistently across rounds (C, O, G, e) and verticals, producing a steady rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. Figures follow the same robust, segmented construction, reading as sturdy and utilitarian.
This font suits display applications where a bold, stamped stencil look is desired—posters, headlines, branding marks, labels, and product packaging. It also works well for signage and wayfinding concepts that aim for an industrial or military-inspired aesthetic, particularly at medium to large sizes where the stencil details remain crisp.
The overall tone is tough and functional, evoking industrial marking, shipping crates, and equipment labeling. Its emphatic silhouettes and deliberate interruptions add a hardened, no-nonsense character that feels authoritative and workmanlike.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic stencil impression while retaining the authority of slab serifs and strong, simple construction. Its consistent break placement and sturdy proportions suggest a focus on high-impact display readability paired with a purposeful, utilitarian texture.
In running text the stencil bridges create a distinctive texture that can dominate the page, especially at larger sizes. The design’s strong horizontals and slabs help keep word shapes stable, while the broken strokes add visual bite and reinforce the font’s marked, manufactured feel.