Stencil Wani 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book W1G' by Berthold, 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Grillmaster' by FontMesa, and 'Helen Bg' by HS Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, album art, industrial, rugged, military, utilitarian, grunge, stenciled marking, distressed texture, high impact, graphic tone, chunky, condensed, weathered, distressed, blocky.
A heavy, condensed stencil face with chunky, mostly monoline strokes and compact counters. The letterforms are built from blunt, straight-sided shapes with frequent stencil breaks that create clear bridges through bowls, stems, and diagonals. Edges are intentionally irregular and worn, producing a distressed, ink-chipped texture that varies slightly from glyph to glyph. Uppercase forms read strongly as poster-like blocks, while lowercase keeps a similar structure and weight, maintaining a consistent, dense rhythm across text.
Best suited for display typography where a bold, industrial stencil look is desired—posters, headlines, labels, and packaging that benefit from a stamped or marked aesthetic. It can also work for signage-style graphics and editorial callouts when set with generous tracking and adequate size to preserve the stencil breaks and distressed detail.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a rugged, field-marked feel reminiscent of stamped markings and equipment labeling. The distressed stencil cuts add grit and urgency, giving the font a workmanlike, assertive voice rather than a polished or refined one.
The design appears intended to emulate painted or stamped stencil lettering with a deliberately worn surface, combining strong block construction with clear bridges for a cutout effect. Its emphasis is on impact and atmosphere, prioritizing texture and presence over smooth, text-centric readability.
The stencil interruptions are prominent enough to remain visible at display sizes, creating a distinctive patterning in repeated letters. The texture and condensed proportions can reduce clarity in longer passages, but they contribute strongly to the font’s character in short, emphatic settings.