Stencil Gebe 14 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to '-OC Format Sans', '-OC Format Stencil', '-OC Pajaro', and 'OC Blimp' by OtherwhereCollective (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, utilitarian, military, technical, stencil look, durability, labeling, impact, clarity, geometric, cut-out, high-contrast, bold, crisp.
A geometric, monoline stencil design with consistent stroke thickness and clean, sharply cut terminals. Letterforms are built from straightforward circles and straight segments, with frequent vertical stencil bridges that split bowls and counters into distinct parts. Curves are broadly rounded and near-circular (notably in C, G, O, Q, and 0), while diagonals and joins stay crisp and angular. Proportions feel compact and sturdy, with simplified details and generous internal openings that keep shapes readable despite the cut-outs.
Best suited to short text where the stencil texture can be appreciated: posters, headlines, branding lockups, packaging accents, and wayfinding or label-style applications. It reads clearly at medium to large sizes, where the bridges and cut-outs act as a distinctive graphic feature rather than visual noise.
The overall tone is functional and hard-edged, evoking industrial labeling, equipment markings, and military-style identification. Its repeated breaks and bridge pattern add a crafted, mechanical rhythm that feels purposeful rather than decorative, giving text a rugged, engineered presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, easily reproducible stencil aesthetic that remains legible and consistent across a full alphanumeric set. The regularized geometry and recurring bridge placement suggest a focus on practical, mark-making-inspired forms with a strong visual identity.
Stencil breaks are a dominant visual motif, often centered or near the vertical axis, creating a consistent "segmented" texture across both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same logic, especially 0 and 8, which emphasize the bridge structure and reinforce a signage-oriented look at display sizes.