Stencil Uphi 3 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, signage, branding, art deco, futuristic, industrial, techno, modernist, display impact, stencil system, geometric clarity, graphic identity, retro-futurism, geometric, circular forms, high contrast cuts, crisp terminals, graphic.
A geometric sans with monoline strokes and prominent stencil-like breaks that create narrow bridges through bowls and horizontals. Round letters emphasize near-perfect circular construction, while straight-sided forms keep a clean, architectural feel. The cut points are consistent and deliberate, producing a crisp, segmented rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Overall spacing and proportions read balanced and contemporary, with strong clarity at display sizes where the internal gaps remain distinct.
Best suited for headlines, posters, branding, and logotypes where the segmented construction can be appreciated as a feature. It also fits wayfinding, labels, and interface titles that benefit from a technical, system-like voice. For extended reading, it works more as a stylistic accent than a primary text face due to the frequent internal breaks.
The repeated breaks and circular geometry give the face a sleek, engineered personality that feels both retro-futurist and modern. It suggests signage, machinery, and system labeling, with an Art Deco undertone that adds style without becoming ornamental. The tone is confident and graphic, leaning toward tech and industrial contexts rather than warmth or handwriting.
The design appears intended to merge geometric, modernist letter construction with a consistent stencil-bridge system, creating a distinctive display voice that remains clean and structured. The goal seems to be high recognizability and a strong graphic motif that holds together across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Several characters use breaks that intersect the main stroke axis (notably in round forms), creating a recognizable visual signature across the set. Numerals follow the same segmented logic, with open counters and clear stencil bridges that reinforce the theme. In longer text, the repeated cut shapes become a patterning element, so it will read most comfortably when given generous size and spacing.