Stencil Efba 13 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Araboto' by FarahatDesign, 'Morph' by TipoType, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, utilitarian, military, mechanical, urban, stencil branding, system labeling, impactful display, rugged clarity, rounded corners, soft terminals, high contrast gaps, cutout details, display.
A heavy, monoline sans with rounded corners and deliberate cutouts that create consistent stencil bridges. The forms are compact and blocky, with simplified geometry and broad curves in letters like C, G, O, and Q, while straight-sided letters keep a squared, engineered feel. Cuts are often placed at key joins and counters (notably in S, O, 3, 8, 9), producing clear negative spaces without breaking overall legibility. Spacing appears sturdy and even, and the lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike construction with minimal detailing.
Best suited to posters, large headings, and bold branding moments where the stencil breaks can read cleanly. It also fits signage, packaging, labels, and any design that references industrial systems or utilitarian marking, especially in high-contrast, minimal layouts.
The overall tone feels industrial and functional, evoking painted marking systems, equipment labeling, and pragmatic signage. Its softened corners temper the severity, giving it a contemporary, approachable take on a rugged stencil aesthetic.
The design appears intended to deliver an assertive stencil voice with reliable readability, using consistent bridges and rounded geometry to balance toughness with clarity in modern display contexts.
The stencil breaks are visually consistent across the set and sized generously, so the “holes” read clearly at display sizes. Numerals lean toward segmented, cutout constructions that match the alphabet, reinforcing a cohesive, fabricated look.