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Normale Stencil

A public stencil trial for testing signage, labels, titles, and high-contrast display.

Version
1.000
Edition
Trial subset
Released
2026-05-14
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AP.CX / Normale Stencil02 / Family architecture
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02 / Family architecture

A responsive design space

wght
Weight
100400700
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AP.CX / Normale Stencil02 / Family architecture
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Roman instance map

RegularAawght 400
BoldAawght 700
LightAawght 300
MediumAawght 500
ThinAawght 100
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AP.CX / Normale Stencil03 / Design story
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Intent, use, and provenance

Normale Stencil carries the same blunt editorial rhythm as Normale, then opens cuts through the forms for a more industrial display voice.

It is tuned for signage, wall labels, title cards, poster lockups, and identity moments where the text needs structure and interruption at the same time.

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AP.CX / Normale Stencil04 / Display range
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Normale Stencil Signage

Gallery Label 0123456789
Archive Room Open
Wall Text System
AP CX Display Cut
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AP.CX / Normale Stencil05 / Text performance
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Scale and rhythm

54 ptThe gallery stays open while the signs change.
42 ptThe gallery stays open while the signs change.
32 ptThe gallery stays open while the signs change.
24 ptThe gallery stays open while the signs change.
18 ptThe gallery stays open while the signs change.
13 ptThe gallery stays open while the signs change.
10 ptThe gallery stays open while the signs change.
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AP.CX / Normale Stencil06 / Numerals and symbols
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Figures built for systems

0123456789
0123456789 (
) /
@ &

Numeric features: standard figures

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AP.CX / Normale Stencil07 / OpenType
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2 available features

kernKerning

Adjusts spacing between specific pairs so stencil cuts keep an even display texture. Enabled by default.

AVATAR To VA WA AV ToAVATAR To VA WA AV To
ligaStandard ligatures

Merges common letter pairs into a single glyph for smoother stencil rhythm. Enabled by default.

fi fl final file fleet filmfi fl final file fleet film
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AP.CX / Normale Stencil08 / Character coverage
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78 glyphs

! & ( ) . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z   ı ȷ
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AP.CX / Normale Stencil09 / Language coverage
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1 verified language

01Englishen_Latn
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AP.CX / Normale Stencil10 / Technical report
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10 / Technical report

Binary facts

Family
Normale-stencil Trial
Internal version
Version 1.000
PostScript name
NormalestencilTrial
Vendor
les designers anonymes
Axes
1
Named instances
5
Glyphs
78
OpenType features
2
Units per em
1000
Ascender / descender
960 / -260
Designer
Not declared
Edition
Trial subset
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AP.CX / Normale Stencil11 / Quality assurance
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Evidence pending

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  • Release QA evidence was not supplied to this preview.

Metadata and specimen claims are derived from the selected binary set.

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AP.CX / Normale Stencil12 / Release notes
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Commercial

Release notes

  • Version 1.000 provides one variable trial font with a weight axis.
  • The public file is a limited evaluation subset.
  • Full commercial files are delivered separately after licensing.

Known issues

  • The public trial supports English only.
  • The trial repertoire is intentionally limited.

Credits

  • Designed by les designers anonymes.
  • Published by AP.CX.

Rights and support

Commercial

Support: ap.cx/contact

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AP.CX

Normale Stencil for evaluation.

Normale Stencil / 1.000