Stencil Efku 3 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arian', 'Eurostile Candy', 'Eurostile Next', and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Bi Bi', 'Novin', and 'Parsi' by Naghi Naghachian; and 'Eurostile Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sci‑fi, technical, tactical, futuristic, industrial marking, futuristic display, technical clarity, themed branding, rounded corners, monolinear, modular, segmented, geometric.
A monolinear, geometric stencil design with rounded terminals and consistent corner radii throughout. Strokes are broken into clean segments with frequent bridges, creating open counters and distinctive gaps in bowls and curves. The forms feel built from modular parts—straight stems, chamfered diagonals, and softened arcs—producing a crisp, engineered rhythm. Proportions lean broad and stable, with simplified constructions and minimal stroke modulation that keep letterforms bold and legible even with heavy stencil interruption.
Best suited for display settings where the stencil gaps can read as an intentional motif: headlines, posters, product branding, packaging, and wayfinding-style signage. It also works well for on-screen titles or UI callouts that aim for a technical or futuristic atmosphere, especially at medium to large sizes.
The segmented construction and rounded, tech-like geometry give the font a futuristic, industrial tone. It suggests machinery labeling, tactical equipment markings, and sci‑fi interface typography—functional, assertive, and purpose-built rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to merge an industrial stencil concept with a clean, contemporary geometry. By combining rounded corners with disciplined segmentation, it aims to deliver an unmistakable themed voice while maintaining clarity in short text and prominent display copy.
The stencil breaks are applied systematically across the alphabet and numerals, creating a strong signature in repeated shapes like C/G/O/Q and in multi-stem letters such as M/W. Numerals follow the same segmented logic, with several figures adopting open, bridged curves that emphasize the utilitarian look.