Stencil Efry 15 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Gainsborough' by Fenotype, 'Evanston Tavern' by Kimmy Design, 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Hemispheres' by Runsell Type, 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, military, rugged, utilitarian, assertive, impact, marking, utility, thematic styling, durability, slab-like, rounded corners, cut-in, blocky, compact.
A heavy, block-built sans with clear stencil breaks throughout the alphabet. Strokes are largely monolinear and end in squared terminals softened by subtly rounded corners, creating a robust, machined feel. The glyphs are compact with tight apertures and frequent internal cut-ins, producing strong silhouettes and a consistent, rhythmically segmented texture in text. Capitals feel tall and sturdy, while lowercase maintains solid, simplified forms with minimal detailing and prominent breaks on key joins and bowls.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, bold headlines, product packaging, warning-style signage, and labels where a rugged industrial voice is desired. It also works well for themed graphics—e.g., military, warehouse, or maker aesthetics—where the stencil construction reinforces the concept.
The overall tone is functional and tough, evoking equipment labeling, shipping crates, and field markings. Its emphatic massing and repeated stencil gaps add a no-nonsense, tactical character that reads as purposeful rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual authority with a practical stencil construction, balancing repeatable industrial breaks with sturdy, simplified letterforms for clear, forceful display typography.
The stencil bridges are integrated in a fairly uniform way across straight and curved strokes, keeping the style cohesive even in round letters and numerals. Because counters and openings are tight, the face tends to look denser as lines stack, emphasizing texture and impact over delicacy.