Stencil Ifpe 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Askan' by Hoftype and 'Leida' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, authoritative, poster-ready, utilitarian, vintage, stenciled labeling, industrial branding, rugged display, heritage tone, slab serif, stencil bridges, high-impact, blocky, angular.
A heavy slab-serif stencil with broad proportions and assertive, blocky letterforms. Clear stencil breaks appear consistently across rounds and joins, creating strong internal bridges that cut through counters and bowls. Strokes are mostly straight-sided with squared terminals and sturdy serifs, while curves stay compact and controlled, giving the design a dense, poster-like texture. Spacing and rhythm feel steady and deliberate, with a robust, print-oriented silhouette across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for display typography where the stencil construction can be read clearly: posters, headlines, labels, and signage. It also works well for branding and packaging that wants an industrial or workshop feel, and for logo wordmarks that benefit from a strong, structured silhouette.
The overall tone is industrial and commanding, evoking labeling, equipment markings, and rugged signage. Its bold presence reads as practical and no-nonsense, with a subtle vintage flavor that suggests heritage manufacturing and traditional stenciled applications. The repeated bridges add a crafted, mechanical character that feels functional rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to translate classic stencil lettering into a bold slab-serif voice, balancing recognizability with unmistakable cutouts. It prioritizes impact, consistent bridge placement, and a durable industrial impression for attention-grabbing display use.
Counters are intentionally interrupted, especially in rounded forms (such as O/Q/0 and similar shapes), producing a distinctive segmented look that remains legible at display sizes. Numerals match the same sturdy construction and maintain consistent weight and bridge logic, helping the set feel cohesive in headings and short statements.