Stencil Std Regular
Designed by Gerry Powell
| Font Name | Stencil Std |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Display / Stencil |
| Designer | Gerry Powell |
| Copyright | Copyright © 1987, 1990, 1994, 2001 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 252 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.32 |
| Ascent | 1019 |
| Descent | 298 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1317 |
| Max Advance Width | 1315 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -75 |
| Similar Fonts | Stencil BT, Cargo, Glaser Stencil, Braggadocio |
Stencil Std Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
Stencil Std Regular was originally designed by Gerry Powell for the American Type Founders (ATF) in 1937. This classic display typeface was created to emulate the appearance of characters cut from a stencil sheet, a method widely used for marking industrial equipment and shipping containers. The design is characterized by its bold, blocky strokes and the distinct breaks, or "bridges," within the letterforms that allow a physical stencil to remain intact.
Over the decades, Stencil has become the definitive visual shorthand for military, industrial, and utilitarian themes. It gained immense popularity during and after World War II, appearing on everything from army barracks to ammunition crates. Today, it remains a staple for designers looking to evoke a sense of ruggedness, authority, or vintage industrial aesthetics in posters, packaging, and high-impact branding projects.
Stencil Std Regular Best Uses
Ideal for army-themed graphics, historical projects, and tactical signage.
Perfect for logos representing manufacturing, construction, or shipping companies.
Adds an authentic 'crated' or 'stenciled' look to product labels and shipping boxes.
Creates high-impact, rugged headlines for events and street art.
Useful for marking equipment or creating warehouse-themed digital assets.
Stencil Std Regular Glyphs
