Sans Other Obbe 3 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, game ui, sports branding, industrial, techno, arcade, brutalist, military, impact, futurism, modularity, signage, branding, square, blocky, stenciled, angular, condensed.
A dense, geometric sans built from squared-off strokes and hard 90° corners. Letterforms rely on rectilinear construction with frequent cut-ins, notches, and small rectangular counters that give many glyphs a punched or stenciled feel. Curves are largely minimized in favor of straight segments, producing a rigid rhythm and a compact, vertical silhouette; diagonals appear only where necessary and are treated as sharp wedges. The overall color is extremely solid on the line, with tight internal apertures and simplified terminals that keep the texture bold and uniform in headlines.
Best suited to short display settings where impact and a techno-industrial flavor are desired: posters, title cards, packaging callouts, logotypes, and interface or in-game headings. It can also work for sports or event branding where a tough, block-built voice is useful; extended body text may feel heavy and visually insistent due to the tight apertures and dense texture.
The tone reads mechanical and utilitarian, with a distinctly digital/arcade edge. Its sharp geometry and notched detailing evoke industrial labeling, sci‑fi interfaces, and retro game graphics, projecting toughness and urgency rather than softness or elegance.
The design appears intended as a modular, hard-edged display sans that prioritizes bold presence and a mechanical, fabricated aesthetic. The consistent rectilinear grammar and notched detailing suggest a goal of evoking digital hardware, industrial signage, or arcade-era typography while maintaining a cohesive, punchy headline texture.
Counters are often reduced to small square holes (notably in B, O, P, R, 8, 9), and several lowercase forms take on a modular, sign-like construction. The numeral set follows the same squared logic, with strong verticals and angular joins that match the caps. The face has a pronounced poster presence but a deliberately rigid, constructed personality.