Sans Other Ulma 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, quotes, elegant, retro, whimsical, literary, breezy, expressive italic, signature caps, display readability, modern charm, monoline, rounded terminals, calligraphic, looping forms, high-arching ascenders.
A slanted, monoline sans with softly rounded terminals and a gently calligraphic construction. Strokes stay fairly even in thickness, with subtle modulation at joins, and the letterforms favor tall ascenders, short lowercase bodies, and generous curves. Several capitals feature distinctive looped or hooked strokes (notably in forms like M, N, Q, R, and K), giving the set an ornamental rhythm while remaining largely open and legible. Figures are similarly slanted and simple, with smooth, continuous curves and a consistent, lightly drawn texture.
This font suits display roles such as headlines, short editorial callouts, book or album titling, and brand marks that benefit from a refined italic gesture. It can work well on packaging and posters where the looping capitals can be featured at larger sizes, while the calmer lowercase supports shorter passages or pull quotes.
The overall tone feels refined and slightly playful—like a mid-century display italic with a handwritten lilt. Its looping capitals and airy spacing lend it a charming, personable voice suited to expressive, headline-driven typography rather than strictly utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic, modern-sans reading experience with added flair through selectively ornamented capitals and smooth, monoline strokes. It aims to balance clarity with a signature, slightly retro expressiveness that stands out in titling and identity work.
The design relies on a consistent rightward slant and rounded, flowing stroke endings, creating a cohesive line of motion across words. Uppercase characters carry more personality than the lowercase, which stays comparatively straightforward, helping maintain readability while still signaling a distinctive style.