Stencil Efra 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Modet' by Plau, 'Modal Stencil' by Schriftlabor, and 'Bartosh' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, military, utilitarian, rugged, retro, stencil marking, display impact, signage clarity, industrial styling, rounded, soft corners, monoline, blocky, modular.
A heavy, block-based stencil with rounded corners and mostly monoline construction. The letterforms are built from broad verticals and simplified curves, with consistent stencil breaks that create clear bridges through bowls and counters. Curves are chunky and geometric, and several glyphs show a slightly modular, cut-out feel (notably in rounded letters and numerals), giving the design a compact, high-ink rhythm in text. The overall texture is dark and even, with generous interior openings preserved by the stencil gaps for legibility at display sizes.
This font is well suited to posters, headlines, and short blocks of display text where the stencil breaks can be appreciated. It also fits packaging, labels, and wayfinding or environmental graphics that benefit from an industrial marking aesthetic. For best results, use at medium to large sizes with comfortable tracking so the internal gaps remain crisp.
The tone reads industrial and utilitarian, evoking marked equipment, shipping crates, and signage where durability and quick recognition matter. Its softened corners keep it from feeling sharp or aggressive, lending a friendly retro-mechanical character while still communicating toughness and function.
The design appears intended to deliver an unmistakable stencil voice with strong, rounded geometry—prioritizing bold presence, quick readability, and a consistent bridge system that feels practical and purpose-built.
The stencil joins are prominent and stylistically integrated rather than subtle, producing a distinctive pattern of interruptions that becomes part of the font’s rhythm. Curved glyphs feature symmetrical internal breaks, and the overall silhouette favors straightforward, sign-painter-like clarity over fine detail.