Sans Other Ibfy 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rothek' by Groteskly Yours, 'Frontage Pro' by Juri Zaech, 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType, 'Grava' by Positype, and 'Santral' by Taner Ardali (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, signage, packaging, industrial, technical, stenciled, futuristic, modular, distinctive branding, stencil effect, industrial labeling, tech aesthetic, display impact, geometric, monolinear, segmented, notched, high-impact.
A geometric, monolinear sans with heavy, simplified forms and conspicuous internal cut-ins that read like stencil bridges. Many round and curved letters incorporate a vertical center notch or split, creating a segmented, constructed look while keeping overall counters open and clean. Terminals are mostly straight and blunt, curves are circular and even, and diagonals are crisp, giving the design a rigid, engineered rhythm. Spacing appears sturdy and display-oriented, with a consistent, systematized treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display applications where the internal stencil-like breaks remain clearly visible: headlines, posters, brand marks, event graphics, packaging, and wayfinding or industrial-style signage. It can also work for short UI labels or section headers when used with generous size and spacing, but it is less appropriate for long-form reading.
The repeated splits and notches give the typeface a machine-made, technical tone—suggesting labeling, fabrication, and engineered signage rather than everyday text. Its high-contrast-in-shape (through voids and breaks rather than stroke modulation) lends a futuristic, utilitarian personality with a slightly retro-industrial edge.
The design appears intended to take a familiar geometric sans skeleton and inject a distinctive, system-driven twist via consistent internal bridges and splits. This creates instant recognizability and a rugged, fabricated feel, aiming for impact and thematic character in display typography.
The signature vertical cuts act as a unifying motif across the alphabet and figures, producing strong wordshape texture and a distinctive “broken ring” effect in round letters and zeros. This constructed detailing increases visual interest at large sizes but can become busy in dense settings or small reproduction where the internal breaks compete with counters.