Sans Other Diraf 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, children’s media, playful, retro, quirky, friendly, bold, standout display, playful branding, retro flavor, hand-cut feel, bouncy, chunky, rounded, wedge-cut, jaunty.
A chunky display sans with softly rounded outer shapes and frequent wedge-like notches and angled terminals that give the forms a cut-paper or carved look. Strokes are heavy and fairly even, with subtle flare at joins and ends that creates a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Counters are compact and rounded, and many letters show asymmetrical details (notched shoulders, tapered strokes, and skewed joins) that keep the texture animated rather than strictly geometric. Figures match the heavy, soft-cornered build and read clearly at larger sizes.
Works best for short, bold statements such as headlines, posters, titles, logos, and packaging where its lively cuts and heavy shapes can be appreciated. It also fits playful branding and entertainment contexts, especially when set with generous spacing and used at display sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and mischievous, combining a friendly, cartoonish warmth with a retro sign-painting energy. Its bouncy silhouettes and angled cuts make it feel informal and attention-grabbing, suited to expressive, personality-forward typography rather than neutral text setting.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that stands apart from standard grotesks by using soft rounding and chiseled, wedge-cut terminals to create a handcrafted, nostalgic feel while remaining highly legible in bold settings.
In continuous text the strong weight produces a dense color, while the notches and angled endings help maintain letter separation and add sparkle. The design favors impact and character over strict uniformity, with deliberately quirky details that become more apparent as size increases.