Sans Other Hiha 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dic Sans' by CAST; 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Plau Redonda' by Plau; and 'Loyola Next', 'Loyola Pro', and 'Loyola Soft' by RodrigoTypo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, stencil, poster, retro, playful, high impact, stencil motif, signage style, branding, notched, split counters, blocky, compact, heavy.
A heavy, geometric sans with a distinctive stencil construction: many closed shapes are vertically split by a narrow internal gap, creating keyline-like counters in letters and figures. Strokes are broad and mostly uniform, with rounded outer curves contrasted by sharply cut, wedge-like terminals and notches. The lowercase shows a tall, sturdy structure with compact bowls and minimal interior space, while the uppercase reads as broad, sign-ready blocks with simplified geometry. Overall spacing appears tight and dense, producing a strong, dark typographic color in lines of text.
Best suited to display settings where the stencil splits and heavy shapes can be appreciated—posters, headlines, brand marks, labels, and signage. It can work for short bursts of text, but its dense rhythm and compact counters favor larger sizes and generous leading.
The split-stencil detailing gives the face an industrial, utilitarian voice with a retro sign-painting and packaging feel. Its chunky silhouettes and quirky cuts add a playful edge, making the tone bold, attention-grabbing, and slightly mechanical.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a recognizable stencil signature, combining geometric sans foundations with deliberate internal cuts for a branded, industrial look.
The repeated central cut in rounded glyphs (notably O/Q/0/6/8/9 and similar forms) creates a consistent motif that helps recognition at large sizes. Diagonals and joins are intentionally simplified, emphasizing graphic impact over delicacy.