Stencil Upba 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, modernist, technical, futuristic, graphic, stencil aesthetic, industrial clarity, graphic identity, modern signage, geometric, stenciled, modular, high-contrast shapes, crisp terminals.
A geometric, monoline sans with consistent stroke thickness and frequent stencil breaks that create clear bridges through bowls and stems. Many forms rely on simple circular and straight-segment construction, producing clean arcs, squared joins, and a slightly modular feel. Uppercase proportions are spacious and architectural, while the lowercase keeps open counters and straightforward, single-storey shapes; punctuation-like details (such as crossbars and dots) are reduced and blocky. Numerals follow the same stencil logic, with several figures showing split strokes and interrupted curves that maintain legibility while emphasizing a constructed look.
Best suited to display settings where the stencil structure can be appreciated: headlines, posters, titles, and bold brand marks. It can also work for signage or packaging that benefits from an industrial, fabricated look, particularly at medium to large sizes where the breaks remain clear.
The stencil interruptions and pared-down geometry give the face an industrial, technical tone with a modernist edge. It reads as engineered and utilitarian, suggesting wayfinding, fabrication, or sci‑fi interface aesthetics rather than warmth or calligraphic expression.
The design appears intended to merge clean geometric sans construction with a deliberate stencil system, producing a functional, cut-out aesthetic that stays contemporary and legible. The repeated bridge motif suggests a focus on visual identity and reproducible, industrial-style lettering.
The consistent use of bridges across rounded letters (notably in O/Q and similar bowls) creates a strong visual signature, especially in larger sizes. The rhythm in text is punchy and graphic, with negative space from the breaks becoming an active design element that can add texture in headlines.