Stencil Soda 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, logotypes, industrial, retro, maritime, rugged, theatrical, stencil impact, vintage signage, industrial marking, high contrast texture, display emphasis, bridged, slab serif, bracketed, chiseled, punchy.
A slanted, slab-serif stencil with pronounced, bracketed serifs and confidently heavy stems. Letterforms are built from broad, slightly tapered strokes with crisp terminals and consistent stencil breaks that create clear bridges across bowls, diagonals, and joins. Counters stay fairly open despite the weight, while the overall texture reads as energetic and segmented, with noticeable width variation between glyphs that adds a lively, poster-like rhythm in text.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where the stencil bridges can be appreciated: posters, packaging, labels, event graphics, and bold editorial heads. It can also work for signage or identity marks that want an industrial or nautical signaling character, but will feel busy at very small sizes or in long body text.
The font conveys a rugged, utilitarian tone with a vintage edge—suggesting painted signage, shipping marks, and industrial labeling. Its sharp italic motion and distinctive breaks add drama and urgency, giving headlines a bold, action-oriented feel.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif display proportions with unmistakable stencil construction, delivering high-impact typography that reads like cut or painted lettering. The italic stance and consistent bridging suggest a focus on motion, toughness, and instant recognizability in branded or thematic applications.
Stencil interruptions are frequent but controlled, remaining legible in both uppercase and lowercase; rounded letters like O/Q and numerals show especially strong bridged construction. The slab serifs and angled stress create a slightly old-world, display-oriented flavor, while the segmented strokes keep it firmly in a functional marking aesthetic.