Sans Other Kyla 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, editorial, quirky, playful, retro, bold, punchy, display impact, quirky voice, retro feel, brand presence, condensed, tall, compact, rounded corners, irregular.
A tall, compact sans with heavy, blocky strokes and subtly rounded corners. The forms are vertically emphasized and often slightly asymmetric, with small, uneven apertures and occasional notch-like cuts that give the outlines a carved, hand-shaped feel. Curves are tight and simplified, terminals tend toward blunt ends, and counters are small relative to the stem weight, producing a dense, poster-forward texture. Numerals match the condensed, chunky construction and maintain the same lively irregularity.
This font works best for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, pull quotes, and branding marks where its condensed bulk can command attention. It can also suit packaging and playful editorial titling, especially when a retro, characterful sans is desired over a clean utilitarian look.
The overall tone feels playful and offbeat, with a retro display energy that reads more expressive than neutral. Its narrow, punchy silhouette and quirky details suggest humor, character, and a slightly DIY attitude.
The design appears intended as a character-driven display sans that combines condensed proportions with bold weight for maximum impact. Its slight irregularities and simplified, sculpted shapes seem chosen to create a memorable voice and a distinctive texture at larger sizes.
Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating a bouncy rhythm in text. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, single-storey sensibility with sturdy verticals, while distinctive shapes in letters like S, G, and J add personality and help the font feel less geometric and more human.