Stencil Tila 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FP København' and 'FP København Sans' by Fontpartners (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, poster, military, retro, impact, stencil utility, rugged tone, signage clarity, slab, blocky, cutout, high-impact, stenciled.
A heavy, wide slab-serif stencil with rounded corners and deliberate breaks that create clear bridges through bowls and stems. The letterforms are built from broad, mostly uniform strokes with crisp terminals and a slightly soft, ink-trap-like feeling where cuts meet curves. Counters tend to be compact and partly segmented (notably in O/C/G and numerals), while verticals and slabs stay dominant, producing a strong, dark texture. The overall rhythm is assertive and geometric, with simplified shapes and consistent stencil logic across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for display applications where the stencil texture can be read clearly: posters, bold headlines, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, packaging, and rugged brand marks. It also works well for themed graphics that want an industrial or military-coded feel, especially when set large with generous spacing.
The font reads as utilitarian and rugged, with an industrial, signage-forward tone. Its cutout construction suggests equipment labeling, shipping marks, and other functional contexts, while the chunky slabs and wide stance add a bold, retro poster energy. The overall impression is tough, practical, and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through broad slabs and a highly visible stencil construction, balancing sturdy, sign-paint-like shapes with graphic cutouts that remain consistent across the character set. It prioritizes recognizability and attitude over delicate detail, aiming for strong presence in titles and marks.
Stencil breaks are large and intentionally graphic, becoming a defining texture rather than a subtle detail. The widest characters (such as W and M) emphasize a broad footprint, and the figures follow the same cut-and-bridge system for a cohesive set. The strong black mass and segmented counters can reduce clarity at small sizes, but they amplify impact at display scales.