Sans Other Budol 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, posters, headlines, packaging, ui labels, modernist, friendly, playful, clean, geometric, clarity, approachability, contemporary, distinctiveness, versatility, rounded, soft corners, high-clarity, compact, open counters.
This sans displays compact proportions with confident, even stroke weight and softly rounded terminals that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Many shapes lean toward simple geometry—near-circular bowls and clear vertical stems—while selective cut-ins and notches add distinctive character in places like the S-curve and some junctions. The lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with open apertures and generous counters, supporting legibility despite the tight overall set. Numerals are sturdy and simplified, aligning visually with the letterforms through consistent stroke behavior and rounded finishing.
It works well for branding, packaging, and headline settings where a clean sans is needed but a bit of character is welcome. The compact build and sturdy strokes support short-form UI labels and wayfinding-style text at moderate sizes. In longer passages it remains readable, though its distinctive details make it especially effective when used as a display or emphasis face.
The overall tone feels modern and approachable, with a mildly playful edge coming from the softened endings and occasional quirky details. It reads as contemporary and practical rather than formal, balancing clarity with personality. The style suggests a friendly, design-forward voice suited to brand and interface contexts.
The design appears intended to be a contemporary sans with softened geometry—prioritizing clarity and compactness while adding subtle, recognizable quirks to avoid a generic feel. Its construction suggests a goal of being versatile for modern communication, combining a straightforward skeleton with friendly finishing and a slightly playful rhythm.
The font’s spacing and proportions produce a compact color on the page, while the rounded terminals and smooth curves prevent dense text from looking harsh. Uppercase forms are straightforward and stable, while the lowercase introduces more individuality, giving mixed-case settings a livelier texture. The sample text shows consistent alignment and a cohesive rhythm across long lines, with punctuation and numerals matching the same sturdy, simplified construction.