Sans Other Obto 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Firewerk' by PizzaDude.dk and 'Monbloc' by Rui Nogueira (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, branding, industrial, retro tech, arcade, aggressive, mechanical, impact, display, techy, compact, rugged, angular, chamfered, blocky, faceted, rectilinear.
The letterforms are built from heavy rectangular strokes with sharply chamfered corners and frequent 45° cuts, creating a faceted, stencil-like geometry. Counters are tight and often squarish, and curves are largely avoided in favor of straight segments, giving the design a crisp pixel-adjacent rhythm. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across glyphs, producing a slightly rugged texture in text while maintaining consistent cap height and a strong baseline presence.
This font suits headlines, posters, game/UI titles, esports or streaming graphics, and sci‑fi or industrial branding where a rugged techno voice is desired. It also works well for logos, labels, and short calls-to-action that benefit from strong silhouette recognition. For longer passages, the tight counters and heavy weight suggest using it sparingly and at comfortable sizes.
This font projects a hard-edged, assertive tone with a retro-digital feel. Its chunky, angular construction reads as mechanical and game-like, suggesting toughness and urgency rather than softness or elegance.
The design appears intended for high-impact display use where solid mass and angular silhouettes carry the message. By emphasizing straight edges, clipped corners, and compact internal spaces, it aims to feel technical and durable, prioritizing a bold graphic signature over conventional text warmth.
Distinctive clipped terminals and notched joins show up across many glyphs, reinforcing a cohesive "cut metal" aesthetic. Numerals and capitals are particularly sturdy and geometric, with several glyphs featuring enclosed, squared counters that amplify the dense, punchy color on the page.