Sans Other Dabos 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, stickers, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, offbeat, whimsy, impact, approachability, chunky, bouncy, irregular, rounded, compact.
A chunky sans with compact proportions and a deliberately irregular, hand-cut feel. Strokes are heavy and mostly monolinear, with subtly uneven curves and slightly varied internal counters that give each glyph a custom, drawn character. Terminals tend to be blunt and softly rounded, while certain joins and diagonals show small angular inflections, creating a lively rhythm across words. Spacing and widths feel intentionally non-uniform, contributing to a wavy texture in lines of text while remaining clearly legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and short bursts of copy where character is more important than typographic neutrality. It works well for children’s materials, event promos, playful branding, and merchandise graphics, and it can add warmth to labels or social media artwork when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is playful and mischievous, with a casual, handmade energy that feels more like cut paper or marker lettering than strict geometric construction. Its bouncy silhouettes and irregular rhythm suggest an approachable, humorous voice suited to lighthearted communication rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver strong impact with an intentionally imperfect, handcrafted look—combining bold, compact shapes with a gentle wobble that keeps the texture energetic and personable. It prioritizes a distinctive voice and visual charm over strict uniformity.
Uppercase forms read as sturdy and poster-like, while the lowercase maintains a simple, single-storey, informal structure that reinforces the friendly, DIY personality. Numerals match the same robust weight and slightly uneven shaping, keeping a cohesive texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.