Stencil Isbi 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Innova' by Durotype, 'Motiva Sans' by Plau, 'Galeb Stencil Texture' by Tour De Force, and 'Paul Grotesk Stencil' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, utilitarian, tactical, rugged, mechanical, industrial marking, stencil effect, impact display, graphic labeling, blocky, geometric, segmented, high-impact, assertive.
A heavy, block-constructed display face built from broad strokes and crisp corners, with consistent stencil breaks that create clear internal bridges through counters and joins. The silhouettes lean geometric with squared terminals and simplified bowls, while select diagonals (notably in A, K, V, W, X, Y, Z) add sharp, cut-metal energy. Spacing and widths vary by letter, but the overall rhythm stays compact and forceful, with counters kept relatively tight and shapes optimized for punchy, sign-like presence.
Best suited for display applications where strong impact and an industrial voice are desired, such as posters, headlines, branding accents, packaging, and stenciled-style labeling. It also works well for signage and wayfinding-style graphics where the stencil motif reinforces a functional, manufactured look.
The font conveys an industrial, no-nonsense tone—evoking stenciled markings on equipment, crates, and infrastructure. Its segmented forms feel tactical and engineered, balancing readability with a rugged, utilitarian attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold stenciled aesthetic that reads quickly at large sizes while preserving the unmistakable look of bridged forms. Its geometry and consistent cutouts suggest a focus on industrial theming and graphic presence rather than subtle text-setting.
Stencil breaks are prominent and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, often splitting vertical stems and round counters for a unified system. The lowercase follows the same blocky construction as the caps, and the numerals maintain the same segmented, high-impact character suited to labeling and identification.