Sans Other Akde 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Faculty' by Device, 'CamingoDos Condensed' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSans' by LucasFonts, and 'Hanz' by Santi Rey (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, poster, punchy, retro, playful, compact, impact, attention, space-saving, distinctiveness, blocky, condensed, chunky, rounded corners, high impact.
A compact, heavyweight sans with tightly proportioned letterforms and a pronounced, blocky silhouette. Strokes stay broadly uniform but show subtle modulation at joins and terminals, giving a slightly sculpted, cut-in feel rather than purely geometric construction. Counters are small and often vertically pinched, while curves (C, G, O, S) are rounded yet tensioned, producing a rhythmic mix of straight-sided stems and bulging bowls. Terminals are mostly blunt with occasional angled cuts, and the overall spacing reads dense, favoring strong color and immediate impact over airy readability.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, cover lines, packaging, and storefront or event signage. It can also work for punchy wordmarks where dense weight and a compact footprint are desired; for longer passages it will perform better at larger sizes with generous tracking.
The font feels loud and attention-seeking, with a retro display energy reminiscent of vintage headline and poster lettering. Its compressed, chunky forms convey confidence and urgency, while the slightly quirky shaping adds a playful, characterful tone.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual impact in limited horizontal space, combining condensed proportions with a distinctive, slightly irregular sans structure to stand out in display typography.
The design leans on strong verticals and narrow apertures, so words form bold, dark bands at text sizes. Numerals match the heavy, condensed style and maintain the same compact rhythm, supporting consistent headline setting.