Sans Other Waku 3 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, game ui, techno, industrial, futuristic, arcade, mechanical, high impact, technical tone, sci-fi styling, geometric construction, interface flavor, squared, angular, octagonal, chamfered, modular.
A squared, modular sans with heavy rectilinear strokes and frequent 45° chamfered corners that create an octagonal, cut-metal silhouette. Curves are largely suppressed in favor of straight segments, producing boxy bowls and counters (notably in O/C/D-like forms) and crisp, geometric terminals. The drawing feels constructed on a grid, with consistent stroke thickness, generous internal cutouts, and sharp notches that add texture without becoming decorative. Overall spacing and proportions emphasize breadth and stability, while the occasional diagonal (e.g., in A, K, V/W, X, and several numerals) adds a technical, engineered rhythm.
Best suited for display contexts such as headlines, branding, posters, product packaging, and on-screen UI where a technical or futuristic aesthetic is desired. It can also work for short labels, signage, and titling in games or motion graphics, especially when set with ample tracking and size to let the angular details remain clear.
The tone reads assertive and machine-made—evoking sci‑fi interfaces, arcade cabinets, and industrial labeling. Its clipped corners and squared counters give it a tactical, utilitarian attitude, while the wide stance keeps it loud and display-forward. The overall impression is synthetic and futuristic rather than humanist or editorial.
The design appears intended to translate a grid-based, engineered aesthetic into a practical display sans: wide, robust letterforms with systematically chamfered corners for a distinctive high-tech voice. The consistent angular construction suggests an aim for strong recognition and visual impact, prioritizing geometric personality and interface-like clarity over traditional text softness.
Distinctive chamfers and occasional inset cuts create a consistent “stenciled/constructed” feel without fully breaking strokes apart. Numerals follow the same angular logic, with sharp diagonal accents that help differentiate similar forms at a glance. In longer text, the strong geometry and repetitive right angles create a tight, pattern-like texture that is most comfortable at larger sizes.