Sans Other Nove 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headline, poster, packaging, branding, children's media, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, cartoony, display impact, approachability, retro charm, humor, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, bulbous, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with exaggerated, bulb-like strokes and softened terminals. The shapes lean on broad curves and slightly irregular, hand-cut geometry, giving letters a gently lumpy silhouette rather than a strictly mechanical one. Counters are compact and often asymmetric (notably in letters like a, e, and g), while joins and shoulders are swollen and smooth, producing a dense, cushioned texture. Capitals read as sturdy blocks with rounded corners; lowercase forms are simplified and cartoonish, with prominent bowls and minimal internal detailing.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing copy such as headlines, posters, packaging, and logo or mascot wordmarks where a friendly, humorous voice is desired. It also fits well in children’s media, casual retail signage, and retro-inspired graphics where bold, rounded forms help maintain clarity at larger sizes.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a toy-like, approachable personality. Its bouncy rhythm and chunky silhouettes evoke mid-century display lettering and comic signage, prioritizing charm and impact over refinement.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that communicates warmth and playfulness through rounded massing and simplified letterforms. It aims to be instantly legible at large sizes while projecting a quirky, retro-leaning personality.
The font’s distinctive character comes from its uneven optical rhythm: similar strokes don’t always mirror perfectly, which reinforces a handmade feel. Numerals follow the same soft, swollen construction, with especially rounded figures and a bold, poster-friendly presence.