Stencil Efni 3 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Menco' by Kvant, 'Avenir Next Rounded' by Linotype, and 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, utilitarian, playful, retro, stencil aesthetic, bold impact, durable marking, graphic texture, rounded, soft corners, pill terminals, cut-in bridges, high contrast gaps.
A very heavy, rounded sans with consistent stroke thickness and generous corner radii. The stencil logic is expressed through clean, repeated cut-ins and small bridges that break bowls and joins while keeping counters open and legible. Curves are built from broad, softened segments, and terminals tend to end in blunt, pill-like shapes, giving the alphabet a cohesive, modular feel. Spacing appears sturdy and even in text, with distinctive internal gaps that create a rhythmic pattern across words and lines.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and short-form typography where the stencil breaks can be appreciated at size. It also fits branding, packaging, and signage applications that benefit from an industrial-yet-friendly voice and a bold, pattern-like typographic texture.
The overall tone feels industrial and functional, like markings designed to be durable and reproducible, yet the rounded geometry keeps it friendly rather than severe. The repeated breaks add a crafted, mechanical character that reads as both retro and contemporary, with a slightly playful edge in display sizes.
The design appears intended to merge a practical stencil construction with a rounded, contemporary sans structure, producing a strong display face that remains readable while projecting a manufactured, mark-making aesthetic.
In running text, the recurring stencil breaks become a strong texture element, especially in rounded letters and numerals. The design favors clarity of silhouette and robust shapes, making it visually assertive while maintaining approachable softness through rounded forms.