Stencil Sobe 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, signage, packaging, headlines, labels, industrial, utilitarian, vintage, rugged, mechanical, stencil aesthetic, industrial labeling, display impact, slab serif, stenciled, bridged, bold serifs, ink-trap feel.
A slab-serif stencil with robust, rectangular proportions and clearly cut bridges that interrupt key strokes and counters. Stems are sturdy and fairly uniform, while the serifs read as squared, slightly flared blocks that give the letters a tool-made, stamped impression. Curves in letters like O, Q, and S stay broad and steady, and the stencil breaks are consistent enough to feel intentional rather than distressed. Overall spacing and rhythm are open and assertive, with strong silhouettes that hold up well at display sizes.
Best suited for posters, signage, packaging, and headlines where the stencil construction is a feature, not a distraction. It also works well for labels, wayfinding, and product or equipment-style typography that benefits from bold, high-impact letterforms.
The tone is industrial and no-nonsense, evoking labeling, equipment marking, and workshop signage. Its stencil joins add a practical, engineered character that feels both vintage and functional, with a faintly rugged edge rather than a refined editorial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a clear stencil aesthetic with strong slab-serif structure, balancing legibility with the unmistakable look of bridged cuts. It prioritizes sturdy, easily recognizable shapes that suggest physical marking or manufacturing processes.
The stencil bridges are prominent across both capitals and lowercase, creating distinctive interior notches and breaks that become part of the texture of text. Numerals follow the same bridged construction, keeping the set cohesive for numbering and codes.