Sans Other Buken 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, playful, friendly, retro, quirky, bold, impact, approachability, distinctiveness, display clarity, retro appeal, rounded, soft corners, geometric, compact counters, stubby terminals.
A chunky sans with rounded geometry and softened joins that keep the color dense and even. Letterforms lean on simple circles and straight stems, with noticeably shortened arms and a tendency toward blunt, squared terminals. Curves are generously rounded and counters are relatively compact, giving the face a stout, poster-like texture. The lowercase shows single-storey forms and simplified construction, while punctuation and numerals follow the same thick, smooth, high-impact drawing.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that need an upbeat, high-visibility sans. It also works well for playful editorial callouts, titles, and UI hero moments where a friendly, characterful display tone is desired.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a retro-pop friendliness that feels approachable rather than technical. Its hefty shapes and softened edges read as energetic and slightly quirky, lending a toy-like or mid-century display personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, approachable personality—combining geometric simplicity, rounded shaping, and compact interiors to create a distinctive display sans that remains readable while feeling intentionally unconventional.
In text settings the font maintains a strong, dark rhythm and clear word shapes, but its compact counters and heavy strokes make it most comfortable at larger sizes where interior space and rounded details can breathe. The design’s simplified, geometric decisions create a distinctive voice that stands out in short phrases and headings.