Sans Other Diram 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, branding, playful, whimsical, friendly, cartoony, quirky, playfulness, informality, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, bouncy, soft corners, irregular, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans with a deliberately uneven, hand-cut rhythm. Strokes stay broadly consistent while terminals and joints vary subtly, giving letters a slightly wobbly silhouette. Counters are open and often near-circular, with softened corners and occasional angled cuts that add a cut-paper feel. Proportions are lively and inconsistent by design—some glyphs lean wider or narrower, and baseline/sidebearing impressions feel loosely paced rather than strictly mechanical.
Best suited for short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, labels, and brand marks where a warm, playful voice is desired. It can work for packaging and children’s or entertainment-oriented messaging, especially at medium to large sizes where the quirky contours and open counters are clearly visible. For longer passages, it reads as expressive display text rather than a quiet, neutral workhorse.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a humorous, kid-friendly energy. Its irregular shapes read as handmade and approachable, suggesting spontaneity more than precision. The bold presence makes it feel confident and attention-grabbing without turning sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to provide a bold display sans that feels hand-drawn and characterful while remaining broadly legible. Its softened geometry and purposeful irregularity aim to add personality and charm in situations where a strict, technical sans would feel too formal.
Uppercase forms are compact and blocky with rounded bowls, while lowercase maintains simple, single-storey shapes and generous apertures. Numerals follow the same playful construction, with simplified geometry and soft, slightly tilted cuts that keep the set cohesive. The texture in paragraphs is dark and punchy, with a noticeably animated letter-by-letter cadence.