Sans Other Soba 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Angulosa M.8' by Ingo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, branding, signage, techno, futuristic, industrial, digital, architectural, modularity, futurism, precision, systematic, angular, geometric, modular, square, crisp.
A sharply geometric sans built from straight, monoline strokes with squared terminals and an overall rectilinear construction. Curves are largely replaced by chamfered corners and angled joins, producing octagonal and boxy counters (notably in rounded letters) and a distinctly modular rhythm. Uppercase forms are tall and narrow with frequent diagonal cuts, while lowercase maintains a similar skeletal logic, using simplified bowls and squared shoulders. Numerals follow the same hard-edged geometry, with open, angular forms and consistent stroke behavior across the set.
Best suited for display typography where its angular geometry can be appreciated—headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and environmental or wayfinding-style signage. It also works well for UI accents, game/tech theming, and short blocks of text where a futuristic, constructed voice is desired.
The font conveys a tech-forward, engineered tone—clean, precise, and slightly synthetic. Its angular cuts and squared counters evoke digital interfaces, sci‑fi signage, and industrial labeling, giving text a futuristic, constructed feel.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a neutral sans through a modular, hard-edged drawing system, prioritizing crisp geometry and a machine-made aesthetic over traditional humanist curves. It aims to deliver a distinctive, futuristic texture while retaining straightforward letter structure for quick recognition.
Diagonal strokes and chamfered corners add motion and reduce softness, while the squared apertures keep shapes punchy and high-contrast against the background despite the even stroke. The distinctive, boxy handling of typically curved letters creates a strong personality that becomes more pronounced in longer text settings.