Stencil Gela 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'HY Gothic E' by HY Font, 'Example' by K-Type, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, 'News Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, labels, packaging, industrial, authoritative, utilitarian, military, mechanical, stencil effect, durability, impact, functional display, industrial styling, blocky, geometric, high impact, all-caps friendly, signage-like.
A heavy, geometric sans with strong vertical stress and broad, block-like proportions. Stencil breaks are consistently applied as straight, squared notches and bridges that cut through bowls and stems, creating clear negative slits in letters like O, C, S, and numerals. Curves are largely circular and firm, corners are crisp, and terminals read as flat and engineered rather than tapered. The overall rhythm is compact and punchy, with simplified forms that prioritize clarity at display sizes.
Best suited for bold display applications such as posters, headlines, branding lockups, and high-impact callouts. It also fits signage, labels, and packaging where a stencil-derived look supports themes of industry, logistics, or technical equipment. The pronounced stencil gaps suggest use in situations where cut, spray, or marked lettering is part of the visual language.
The font conveys an industrial, no-nonsense tone with associations to equipment labeling, shipping marks, and engineered systems. Its stencil interruptions add a rugged, functional character that feels procedural and authoritative rather than decorative. The bold massing and stark cutouts create a confident, high-contrast presence in layouts.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a disciplined stencil system: straightforward geometric construction, strong fills, and consistent bridges that keep counters readable while reinforcing a manufactured, utilitarian aesthetic.
Uppercase and lowercase share a strong structural consistency, with the lowercase retaining the same stencil logic and sturdy shapes. Numerals are equally blocky and signage-oriented, with clear internal breaks that help maintain form when reproduced as cut or painted lettering.