Stencil Efba 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Sero' by FontFont, 'Mute' and 'Mute Arabic' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Praxis Next' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, military, utilitarian, mechanical, stencil marking, industrial tone, high visibility, graphic impact, labeling, rounded corners, soft terminals, wide apertures, high impact, blocky.
A heavy, block-built stencil face with rounded corners and consistent, low-contrast strokes. The stencil breaks are clean and fairly uniform, creating strong internal counters and clear bridges in both straight and curved letters. Curves are simplified into sturdy segments, and verticals dominate the texture, giving the alphabet a compact, engineered feel. Spacing and sidebearings read straightforward and functional, producing an even, poster-like rhythm in text.
This font is best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where the stencil construction is a feature rather than a distraction. It works well for bold labels, event graphics, industrial-themed branding, and large-format wayfinding where quick recognition and a strong silhouette matter more than long-form readability.
The overall tone is industrial and utilitarian, evoking sprayed markings, equipment labels, and rugged packaging. Its softened corners keep it from feeling sharp or aggressive, while still maintaining a commanding, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver an unmistakable stencil voice with sturdy geometry and high visual weight, balancing rugged, industrial associations with rounded corners for a friendlier, more contemporary finish.
The stencil joins are prominent in rounded characters (like O, Q, and 0) and in bowls and shoulders, which makes the face instantly recognizable at display sizes. Numerals follow the same modular construction, with distinctive breaks that reinforce the marked/painted aesthetic.