Sans Other Lyve 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Heavitas Neue' by Graphite, 'Modica' by Monotype, 'Jindo' by Nine Font, 'Mazzard' by Pepper Type, and 'Mundial' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, stenciled, utilitarian, military, mechanical, stencil motif, rugged display, industrial labeling, graphic texture, cutout, segmented, blocky, rounded, chunky.
A heavy, geometric sans with pronounced stencil-like breaks cutting through key strokes. Forms are built from broad, low-contrast strokes with generally rounded corners and simplified construction, producing compact counters and strong silhouettes. The stencil segmentation is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, often splitting bowls and curves with vertical or horizontal gaps. Spacing appears generous and the overall rhythm is sturdy and emphatic, with small irregularities from the cutout logic that add texture to text.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where the stencil pattern can read clearly and contribute character. It also works well for logos, labels, and product marks that benefit from an industrial or tactical feel. For paragraph text, it’s more effective in short bursts or larger sizes to preserve legibility through the segmented strokes.
The font conveys an industrial, no-nonsense tone—suggesting labeling, machinery, and rugged equipment. Its segmented strokes add a fabricated, sprayed-or-cut feel that reads as tactical and functional rather than refined. The overall impression is bold and attention-grabbing, with a slightly playful edge from the rounded, chunky geometry.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a sturdy geometric sans through a stencil/cutout system, prioritizing bold presence and a manufactured aesthetic. The consistent segmentation across glyphs suggests a focus on creating a recognizable visual motif that holds up in impactful display typography.
The stencil breaks can reduce continuity in smaller sizes, especially where counters and joins are already tight, so clarity depends on adequate size and contrast. Numerals and uppercase are particularly suited to short identifiers, while longer text takes on a distinctive patterned texture due to repeated cut points.