Stencil Rato 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, military, utilitarian, authoritative, retro, industrial feel, stencil marking, high impact, signage tone, slab serif, stencil breaks, hard edged, poster.
A heavy, slab-serif stencil with pronounced vertical stress and compact, blocky proportions. Strokes are robust with squared terminals and clear stencil bridges that split bowls and key joins, creating consistent negative gaps across both uppercase and lowercase. The design maintains a steady baseline rhythm and strong rectangular geometry, while counters stay relatively open for the weight. Numerals and capitals read as display-oriented, with a deliberate, mechanically cut feel rather than calligraphic modulation.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding moments where an industrial or utilitarian voice is desirable. It works well for signage, labels, packaging, and any application that benefits from a stenciled, cut-letter aesthetic, especially at larger sizes where the bridges read crisply.
The overall tone is industrial and directive, evoking marked equipment, shipping crates, and signage systems. Its stencil interruptions add a rugged, pragmatic character that feels functional and no-nonsense, with a slightly vintage, institutional edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a distinctly stenciled, fabricated look, balancing sturdy slab-serif structure with systematic breaks for a marked, industrial finish.
The stencil bridges are prominent enough to be a defining feature at medium and large sizes, giving words a patterned texture. Spacing appears generous for a display face, helping keep the dense strokes from clogging, though the broken forms create a strong visual cadence that will dominate in longer passages.