Stencil Uppy 3 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, signage, headlines, branding, packaging, industrial, retro, utilitarian, mechanical, architectural, stenciled display, industrial labeling, compact impact, condensed, high contrast joins, open apertures, rounded terminals, stencil gaps.
A condensed, monoline stencil design with consistent stroke thickness and frequent vertical emphasis. Letterforms are built from tall, straight stems and compact bowls, interrupted by clean stencil breaks that create crisp bridges in both uppercase and lowercase. Curves are generally narrow and controlled, with rounded shoulders and terminals that keep the texture even and legible despite the cut-ins. The numerals follow the same logic, combining slender geometry with strategically placed gaps for a unified, rhythmic set.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and title treatments where the stencil detail can be appreciated. It also fits signage, wayfinding, packaging, and brand marks that want an industrial or technical mood. For longer passages, it will be most effective at larger sizes where the breaks and narrow counters stay distinct.
The overall tone reads industrial and functional, with a slightly vintage, signage-like character. The stencil cuts add a tactical, engineered feel, suggesting labeling, equipment marking, and structured display typography rather than casual text. Its tight proportions and disciplined construction give it a composed, mechanical presence.
The design intention appears to be a clean, condensed stencil that balances decorative cutouts with straightforward, readable construction. It aims to evoke practical marking and engineered aesthetics while maintaining a polished, consistent typographic color across mixed-case text and numerals.
The stencil interruptions are prominent enough to be a defining feature, especially in rounded letters and counters, yet the forms remain clear at display sizes. Spacing appears disciplined and the vertical rhythm is strong, producing a consistent, stripe-like texture in words and lines of copy.