Sans Other Abrik 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, cartoonish, quirky, friendly, bold, attention, fun, handmade, informality, character, chunky, bouncy, hand-cut, irregular, rounded.
A heavy, compact sans with chunky strokes and subtly irregular contours that feel hand-cut rather than mechanically drawn. Letterforms show gently warped verticals, asymmetric curves, and occasional wedge-like terminals, creating a lively, uneven rhythm across a line. Counters are generally small and rounded, with simplified interior shapes and a sturdy, poster-like silhouette. Overall spacing and widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an intentionally informal, animated texture.
Best suited for display applications like posters, headlines, packaging, and playful branding where a bold, humorous tone is desired. It also works well for kids-focused materials, casual event graphics, and short callouts that benefit from a handcrafted, cartoon-like feel.
The font reads upbeat and humorous, with a whimsical bounce that suggests cartoons, kids’ media, and lighthearted signage. Its exaggerated weight and quirky letterfit give it a loud, attention-seeking voice that feels more fun than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, hand-made personality, prioritizing character and visual punch over strict regularity. Its irregular rhythm and chunky silhouettes suggest it was drawn to feel spontaneous and approachable in display typography.
The sample text shows strong presence at display sizes, where the uneven geometry becomes a feature rather than a flaw. The numerals and capitals maintain the same chunky, playful logic, keeping the set visually consistent for headlines and short bursts of copy.