Sans Other Abres 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pranksy AOE' by Astigmatic, 'Blooms' by DearType, 'Fox Felix' by Fox7, 'Kontesa' by FoxType, 'Childfolk' by Good Java Studio, 'Greater Neue Condensed' by NicolassFonts, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, cartoon, retro, chunky, friendly, display impact, playful branding, handmade feel, approachability, rounded, soft corners, quirky, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, compact sans with softly rounded corners and a distinctly hand-cut, slightly irregular silhouette. Strokes stay broadly even, with minimal modulation, while curves and joins show subtle asymmetries that create a lively, informal rhythm. Counters are relatively small and enclosed, contributing to dense, punchy word shapes, and terminals tend to blunt off rather than taper. The overall construction reads as a simplified, geometric-ish sans that’s been intentionally “wobbled” for character and impact.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, display typography, and playful branding. It also works well on packaging, labels, stickers, and social graphics where bold, friendly letterforms need to read quickly at a distance.
The font conveys a cheerful, cartoonish tone with a retro, sign-painter energy. Its chunky presence feels approachable and humorous, leaning more toward novelty and personality than neutrality or precision.
Designed to deliver maximum visual punch with an upbeat, informal voice, using consistent heft and subtle irregularity to avoid a rigid, corporate sans feel. The construction prioritizes character and immediacy for display use over long-form readability.
The irregularity is consistent across the set, giving the face a cohesive handmade feel without looking distressed. In text, the strong black mass and tight counters increase impact but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes, especially in dense paragraphs.