Sans Other Ifva 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Beardman' and 'Beardman Outline' by Jafar07, 'Marteau' by Little Giant, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Monopol' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Beachwood' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, esports, posters, headlines, logos, aggressive, sporty, tactical, action, retro, impact, speed, intensity, compact display, branding, slanted, condensed, angular, blocky, high impact.
A heavy, condensed sans with a pronounced forward slant and tightly packed proportions. Letterforms are built from sharp, angled strokes and chamfered terminals, giving the outlines a faceted, cut-from-metal feel rather than smooth curves. Counters are small and often squared-off, with compact apertures and strong vertical emphasis; diagonals in letters like A, K, N, V, W, and X reinforce a fast, kinetic rhythm. The lowercase stays robust and upright in structure with narrow bowls and short extenders, and the numerals follow the same squared, punchy construction for a uniform, forceful texture.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as sports identities, esports team marks, event posters, promotional headlines, packaging callouts, and game or action-themed title treatments. It can also work for large-scale wayfinding or decals where a compact, forceful look is desired.
The overall tone is intense and speed-driven, evoking racing graphics, action titles, and competitive sports branding. Its hard angles and compressed stance read as assertive and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro arcade/industrial edge.
This font appears designed to maximize impact and urgency through compressed width, aggressive slant, and angular construction, aiming for strong presence in display typography while maintaining a consistent, system-like set across letters and numerals.
The design favors straight segments and clipped corners over round joins, which keeps silhouettes crisp at display sizes and makes word shapes feel dense and cohesive. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping long lines maintain a directional, forward-moving flow.