Stencil Ifdi 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, military, rugged, assertive, utilitarian, impact, stenciling, marking, durability, theme branding, slab serif, blocky, poster, heavy, mechanical.
A heavy, slab-serif stencil with broad proportions and strongly rectangular construction. Stencil breaks are consistent and deliberate, typically appearing as vertical and horizontal bridges that split counters and joins while keeping the silhouettes highly legible. Terminals are blunt and squared, with large, sturdy serifs and minimal modulation, creating an even, dense rhythm in text. The numerals and capitals share the same blocky geometry, and round letters like O/Q show clear internal bridging that reinforces the stencil logic.
Best suited for high-impact display work such as posters, large headlines, signage, and packaging where the stencil breaks contribute character rather than distraction. It also works well for labels, wayfinding, and themed graphics that benefit from a bold, stamped look.
The overall tone is tough and functional, evoking industrial labeling, military marking, and workshop signage. Its weight and squared forms read as confident and no-nonsense, with a distinctly mechanical, stamped feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a clear stencil construction, balancing rugged industrial character with straightforward legibility for display typography.
The stencil gaps create strong internal patterning, especially in runs of text, producing a rhythmic series of vertical cuts that can become a prominent texture at larger sizes. Counters remain relatively open for a stencil design, helping readability despite the heavy color.