What is the Vtg Stencil France No1™ font?
The Vtg Stencil fonts from astype are based on real world stencils from several countries. In the case of French stencils the challenge was special, because of the varieties of different widths and weights between the stencil sets – so I made France No. 1, No. 3 and No. 5.
The most unique and eye-catching elements of typical French stencils are the figures 1, 2, 3, 7 and a specially 5. The figure 5 changes in style on smaller stencil sizes, its bobble getting replaced by something like a “breve”. The letters J and Q can differ in style too. More…
While the local stencil lettering styles are gradually disappearing in other countries, there are regions in France, such as Normandy and Brittany, where these stencils are still in use today. They are used for technical lettering, which is what stencils were originally intended for, but also for ads and information signs in a more artistic or patriotic context.
Over the time, these stencil letters became a globally recognized landmark of French design and French taste.
All styles offering an extended Latin character set. » pdf specimen «
Vtg Stencil France No1™ Font families
The Vtg Stencil France No1™ includes the following font families:
- Vtg Stencil France No1
- Vtg Stencil France No1 Display
- Vtg Stencil France No1 Alt
- Vtg Stencil France No1 Alt Display
Vtg Stencil France No1™ Preview
Here is a preview of how Vtg Stencil France No1™ will look. For more previews using your own text as an example, click here.
