Stencil Efbi 3 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alleyn' and 'Alleyn Pro' by AVP, 'ATC Arquette' by Avondale Type Co., 'Heavitas Neue' by Graphite, 'Acherus Feral' by Horizon Type, and 'TT Commons Classic' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, wayfinding, industrial, military, utilitarian, mechanical, signage, stencil look, industrial branding, impact display, template marking, geometric, blocky, high-contrast, compact counters, hard-edged.
A heavy, geometric sans with squared terminals and consistent stroke thickness. The letterforms are constructed from bold blocks and clean arcs, then interrupted by systematic stencil breaks—often a central vertical split in rounded shapes and short bridges across straight strokes. Counters are relatively tight, curves are near-circular, and diagonals (as in K, V, W, X, Y, Z) are sharp and planar, giving the design a precise, engineered rhythm. Numerals follow the same logic, with clear segmentation and robust silhouettes for display use.
Best suited to display settings where the stencil texture can be appreciated: posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and wayfinding or industrial-themed graphics. It can also work for logos and badges where a rugged, mechanical impression is desired.
The overall tone is industrial and utilitarian, evoking sprayed markings, cut-out templates, and equipment labeling. The regularity of the breaks adds a technical, constructed feel, while the bold massing reads assertive and workmanlike.
The font appears designed to translate the look of stencil-cut lettering into a clean, repeatable typographic system. Its goal is strong legibility at display sizes while preserving the characteristic bridges and breaks associated with physical marking methods.
Stencil joints are consistently placed and sized, creating recognizable internal negative-space notches that become a defining texture in text. The design favors sturdy, simplified forms over delicate detail, which helps it hold up at larger sizes and in high-impact compositions.