The Collection
The Library of Antique & Vintage Stencil Type
Old stencil lettering are an often overlooked part of our past and heritage.
This is inevitably due to the ephemeral nature of things like packaging.
Stencil markings on machinery, vehicles, industrial equipment and buildings often last for decades.
There are more and more people who like to use these typesfaces.
Old stencils tools are often used as decorative objects and manual stencil cutting machines are lovingly restored.
Stencils fonts are often used in adverts, not because they are »beautiful«, but because they remind us of a time that has »just« passed — and of course they are eye-catching.
Historic vehicles, decals and props should use the correct marking design.
Our collection of fonts was created using historic stencil tools.
Choose from an authentic variety of designs, periods, and countries — choose from the best vintage stencil font collection available.
Especially if you need a historically correct font for your project.
Or if you are a fan of these vintage typefaces like we are.
All our fonts can be cut with modern digital cutting systems.
They have only a few Bezier points for optimal cutting results.
— Have fun.
United States,
USA
This design, based on Clarendon Bold, has been popular since the 1850s. - - - American Old West, Cvivil War, WWI, WWII
Vtg Stencil US No.1 >>> upper case > based on Reeses stencil plates, 1", since 1876
Vtg Stencil US No.1 >>> lower case > stencil disc by New York Stencil Works, ½", since 1868
The lower case letters are rarely used, but can sometimes be seen on custom stencil tools.
This design, based on Clarendon Bold, has been popular since the 1850s. - - - American Old West, Cvivil War, WWI, WWII
Great Britain,
UK
Germany
France
A unique example of many of the pre-industrial stencil tools made in France.