Stencil Efpu 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Seconda Soft' by Durotype; 'Avenir Next Arabic', 'Avenir Next Georgian', and 'Avenir Next Rounded' by Linotype; 'Camphor' and 'Morandi' by Monotype; 'Core Sans AR' by S-Core; and 'Paul Grotesk Stencil' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, signage, industrial, tactical, sporty, playful, retro, stencil branding, industrial labeling, graphic impact, themed display, rounded, soft corners, chunky, geometric, modular.
A heavy, rounded stencil design with broad strokes and soft terminals. Letterforms are built from simplified geometric parts with consistent cutouts that create clear stencil bridges, producing frequent breaks in bowls and joints. Curves are smooth and inflated, while counters stay compact, giving a dense, punchy texture in text. The rhythm is modular and slightly irregular in places due to asymmetric breaks, which adds character without becoming chaotic.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, labels, packaging, and apparel graphics where the stencil breaks can be appreciated. It can also work for signage or wayfinding with an industrial theme, particularly at medium-to-large sizes where the bridges remain crisp and intentional.
The overall tone feels industrial and utilitarian, like labeling, equipment markings, or manufactured signage, but the rounded shaping keeps it friendly rather than severe. The stencil gaps introduce a tactical, engineered flavor, while the bouncy curves and chunky forms add a playful, retro-graphic edge.
The design intention appears to be a bold display stencil that combines rugged, functional construction with rounded, approachable geometry. It prioritizes visual identity and texture over neutrality, aiming for an engineered look that still feels contemporary and fun.
In running text the repeated bridges become a prominent pattern, so word shapes read as bold silhouettes with distinctive internal notches. Numerals and rounded letters (like O/0, C, S) lean heavily on split bowls, reinforcing the stencil identity and giving the font a strong, branded texture at display sizes.