Sans Other Gate 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, punchy, playful, retro, cartoonish, chunky, stand out, add character, display impact, retro flavor, playfulness, soft corners, heavy terminals, compact counters, uneven rhythm, ink-trap notches.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded outer corners and pronounced wedge-like cut-ins at key joins and terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with compact counters, giving letters a dense, poster-ready silhouette. Many glyphs show distinctive notched shaping—small triangular scoops or chiseled bites—at places like the shoulder of n/m, the ends of S, and several numerals, creating a lively, carved look. The overall rhythm is slightly irregular and variable in character widths, with large caps and a robust lowercase that stays visually solid at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact typography such as headlines, posters, bold logo wordmarks, packaging callouts, and energetic branding where a strong silhouette matters. It can also work for playful event graphics and merch applications where a chunky, custom-feeling sans is desired.
The tone is loud and attention-grabbing, with a friendly, toy-like mass and a retro sign-painter energy. The notched details add a mischievous, handmade feel that reads as fun rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a distinctive, cut-and-carved personality, combining rounded block forms with deliberate notch details to stand out in display settings.
In the sample text, word shapes remain clear despite tight internal spaces, but the compact counters and heavy joins suggest it will feel most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous tracking. Numerals share the same chunky construction and notched detailing, helping them blend naturally into headline settings.