Stencil Imba 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip' by Hoftype, 'Krong' by Joelmaker, 'Glimp' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Hidone' by RantauType, 'Core Sans A' by S-Core, and 'Gogh' by Type Forward (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, apparel, packaging, industrial, sporty, futuristic, tactical, energetic, impact, speed, industrial flavor, display clarity, stencil consistency, slanted, angular, geometric, stenciled, high-impact.
A heavy, slanted sans with angular, geometric construction and deliberate stencil breaks throughout. Strokes are monolinear and blocky, with crisp terminals and sharp diagonals that create a fast, forward-leaning rhythm. Counters are relatively open for the weight, but many letters and figures are split by consistent bridges (notably in rounded forms like C, O, Q, and numerals), giving a segmented, engineered look. Overall proportions feel compact and punchy, with simplified shapes and a strong emphasis on diagonal stress.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headline treatments, brand marks, apparel graphics, and packaging where the stencil detailing can read clearly. It can also work for event promotions, sports-themed materials, and industrial-inspired layouts that benefit from a strong, slanted display voice.
The font projects a utilitarian, high-energy tone—part industrial labeling, part sporty display. The stencil cuts add a tactical, manufactured flavor, while the italic slant and sharp geometry suggest speed, action, and modernity.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, modern display presence with a consistent stencil structure, combining speed-oriented italic posture and hard-edged geometry. The repeated bridges appear intended to evoke cut metal, signage, or manufactured components while keeping forms clear and punchy.
The stencil logic is applied broadly across the set, including round letters and digits, producing a cohesive ‘cut’ motif that remains legible at display sizes. The overall silhouette is assertive and graphic, with minimal ornamentation beyond the systematic breaks.