Stencil Ifro 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'København C' and 'København CS' by Fontpartners (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, industrial, assertive, retro, mechanical, utility, stencil branding, signage impact, industrial tone, retro poster, blocky, geometric, chunky, notched, high-impact.
A heavy, block-based stencil with broad proportions and squared counters, built from simple geometric strokes. The cut-ins and bridges are consistently applied, creating distinct breaks in bowls and terminals that read cleanly at display sizes. Curves are constructed with firm, almost modular segments, while straight strokes stay stable and even, giving the design a compact, poster-ready rhythm. The lowercase follows the same sturdy logic, with rounded letters like a/c/e/o carrying prominent stencil gaps and sturdy, minimally tapered joins.
Best suited for display typography where the stencil construction is meant to be seen: posters, headlines, branding marks, product packaging, and signage. It can also work for short bursts of copy or labels when a rugged, industrial texture is desired, but the strong stencil breaks make it less ideal for long-form reading.
The overall tone is industrial and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, workshop feel that hints at vintage signage and stamped or cut lettering. Its bold presence and deliberate interruptions create an assertive, mechanical voice that feels practical rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, highly legible stencil look with a consistent system of bridges and cutouts, evoking fabricated or cut-letter applications. Its wide, blocky construction prioritizes impact and recognizability across large-scale and high-contrast uses.
The stencil interruptions are large enough to remain visible in text settings, producing a recognizable texture line-to-line. Numerals follow the same broken-stroke construction, with strong silhouettes that emphasize signage-style clarity over delicacy.