Stencil Rata 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, vintage, industrial, editorial, dramatic, sporty, stencil styling, heritage tone, high impact, distinct texture, slab serif, bracketed serifs, chiseled, notched, ink-trap feel.
An italic serif with sturdy, slightly squared forms and bracketed slab-like serifs. Strokes show deliberate breaks and notches that read as stencil bridges, creating a segmented rhythm without losing overall letter integrity. Curves are firm and slightly compressed, counters are open, and terminals often end in blunt, wedgey cuts. The slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with clear, high-contrast silhouettes and crisp joins that keep the texture lively in text.
Works best for display typography where the stencil bridges remain clearly visible: posters, headlines, campaign graphics, and brand marks that want a tough, engineered flavor. It can also support short editorial callouts, packaging, and signage where a distinctive texture is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The broken-stroke detailing gives it an industrial, utilitarian edge, while the italic posture and serif construction add a classic, editorial tone. Overall it feels vintage and rugged—suggesting labeling, equipment markings, or heritage branding—yet still polished enough to read as intentional design rather than distress.
Likely designed to merge a traditional italic serif structure with a purposeful stencil system, producing a font that feels both established and industrial. The goal appears to be strong recognition at a glance, with a repeatable broken-stroke motif that adds character while preserving readability.
Caps carry a bold, poster-like presence, and the lowercase maintains a compact, forward-driving cadence suited to emphatic settings. The numerals echo the same notched construction, helping mixed text and figures feel cohesive. The stencil interruptions are consistent enough to function as a defining motif rather than random wear.