Lock Serif Stencil
CoType Foundry · Mark Bloom and Diana Ovezea · 2024
Lock Serif Stencil applies industrial stencil cutouts to CoType's assertive Lock Serif, producing six weights from ExtraLight to Black suited to titles, posters and experimental layouts.
About
Part of the Lock superfamily by Mark Bloom and Diana Ovezea, Lock Serif Stencil takes the sharp, calligraphically-informed shapes of Lock Serif and introduces deliberate stencil breaks throughout. Six weights run from ExtraLight to Black, carrying both formal elegance and industrial edge. Proportions align exactly with the non-stencil serif, so the two can swap without disrupting text flow — a practical consideration for mixed-style layouts.
Classification
Serif typeface with deliberate stencil breaks applied throughout. Firmly display-use in intent — designed for titles and posters rather than body text. Part of the Lock superfamily, which roots all four subfamilies in broad-nib calligraphy. The stencil treatment pushes it into display territory despite the serif base.