Stencil Upri 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blue Creek' and 'Blue Creek Rounded' by ActiveSphere and 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, titles, industrial, retro, poster, authoritative, theatrical, impact, marking, space-saving, legibility, condensed, stenciled, bridged, geometric, vertical stress.
A tall, condensed display face with monolinear strokes and sharply simplified geometry. Stencil-style bridges appear consistently throughout the alphabet, creating deliberate breaks in bowls and stems while keeping counters clean and legible. Curves are compact and vertical, terminals are blunt, and overall proportions emphasize height over width, producing a tight, rhythmic texture in lines of text. Numerals follow the same condensed, bridged construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings such as posters, headlines, title cards, signage, and packaging where the stencil detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for branding elements that want an industrial or retro-marking flavor, especially in uppercase.
The bridged shapes and compressed stance evoke industrial labeling, equipment markings, and vintage headline typography. It feels firm and utilitarian, with a slightly dramatic, poster-like presence that reads as both practical and stylized.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact stencil look that stays readable while leaning into an industrial, marked-by-machines aesthetic. Its consistent bridges and condensed proportions suggest a focus on bold, space-efficient display typography for attention-grabbing applications.
The stencil joins are substantial enough to remain visible at display sizes, and the narrow letterforms pack tightly, yielding strong vertical emphasis. The simplified curves and straight-sided bowls help maintain clarity despite the intentional interruptions in the strokes.