Sans Other Addur 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, reverse italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, event promo, playful, quirky, retro, whimsical, informal, display impact, handmade feel, humor, nostalgia, attention-grab, wonky, chunky, hand-cut, bouncy, irregular.
A heavy, cut-paper-like sans with wavy, irregular outlines and subtly shifting stroke edges that create a lively, handmade texture. Letterforms are compact and chunky with rounded interior counters and uneven terminals, producing a deliberately imperfect rhythm across words. The baseline and verticals feel slightly unsettled, and glyph widths vary noticeably, giving text a bouncing, animated color. Numerals follow the same softened, blobby construction, with bold silhouettes and minimal internal detailing.
Best suited to short, prominent settings where its bold silhouettes and quirky texture can be appreciated—posters, playful branding, packaging, event promotions, and youth-oriented or entertainment design. It can work for brief display copy, but its busy rhythm is likely to overwhelm at small sizes or in dense paragraphs.
The overall tone is mischievous and cartoonish, with a nostalgic, poster-like energy. Its intentionally wonky shapes read as friendly and humorous rather than formal, suggesting a lighthearted, attention-grabbing voice.
This design appears intended as a characterful display sans that mimics hand-cut or hand-drawn signage, prioritizing personality and visual impact over neutrality. The consistent wobble and softened geometry suggest a purposeful “imperfect” aesthetic aimed at fun, approachable communication.
In running text the texture becomes more pronounced as the irregular edges and width shifts create a strong, decorative pattern. The capitals are especially punchy and blocky, while the lowercase maintains the same playful wobble, keeping the style consistent across cases.