Sans Other Ipba 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JollyGood Proper' and 'JollyGood Sans' by Letradora (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children's, branding, playful, friendly, bouncy, handmade, retro, approachability, personality, display impact, handmade feel, rounded, chunky, soft corners, informal, quirky.
A chunky, rounded sans with a slightly uneven, hand-cut feel. Strokes are heavy and largely monolinear, with softened corners and subtly irregular joins that create a lively rhythm across words. Counters are generous and round, and many terminals end with gently curved or angled cuts that keep the texture animated rather than strictly geometric. Overall spacing reads open and readable at display sizes, with a casual, slightly wobbly baseline impression in longer lines.
Best suited for headlines, short blocks of copy, and situations where you want a warm, informal presence—such as posters, playful branding, packaging, and kid-oriented or family-friendly messaging. It can also work for labels and UI accents when a friendly, characterful sans is preferred over a neutral one.
The font projects an upbeat, approachable tone with a touch of whimsy. Its irregularities and soft shaping feel human and informal, suggesting a playful voice rather than corporate neutrality. The overall mood leans retro and cartoon-adjacent without becoming novelty-script.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, approachable sans voice with handmade character, prioritizing distinctive silhouettes and a lively texture over strict geometric precision. The consistent stroke weight and rounded construction aim to keep text feeling friendly and legible while retaining personality.
Distinctive, simplified forms (notably in diagonals and bowls) create strong silhouettes and help the face stand out in headlines. The punctuation and numerals share the same rounded, sturdy construction, maintaining a consistent, friendly color across mixed text.