Stencil Tijo 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, military, techy, commanding, retro, stencil marking, industrial impact, display clarity, graphic texture, blocky, geometric, angular, cutout, all-caps friendly.
A blocky, geometric sans with heavy, squared forms and prominent stencil breaks that create clear internal bridges across counters and joins. The letterforms are built from broad strokes with crisp, right-angled terminals and occasional diagonal cuts, producing a strong, poster-like texture. Counters tend to be compact and rectangular, with consistent cut placements that maintain legibility while emphasizing a segmented, constructed look. Numerals and capitals read as sturdy, sign-ready shapes, while the lowercase follows the same mechanical logic with simplified bowls and joints.
Well suited to large-scale display use such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and branding where a rugged stencil voice is desirable. It also fits signage, packaging, and title treatments that benefit from an industrial or military-coded aesthetic, especially in short phrases or bold typographic lockups.
The overall tone feels industrial and utilitarian, evoking stenciled markings, equipment labeling, and engineered surfaces. Its assertive weight and segmented construction give it a tactical, no-nonsense presence with a hint of retro-futurist display energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clear stencil identity, balancing strong geometric construction with carefully placed bridges to keep forms readable. It prioritizes a rugged, functional look that doubles as a graphic texture in text settings.
In the sample text, the stencil gaps create a distinctive rhythm across lines, forming repeating horizontal and vertical breaks that become a key part of the texture. The design holds up best when given enough size and spacing for the bridges to stay open and the counters to avoid clogging.