Sans Other Akbi 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Allrounder Grotesk Compressed' by Identity Letters, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, children’s media, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, cartoonish, display impact, approachability, handmade feel, retro charm, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, wonky, hand-cut.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with rounded corners and subtly irregular contours that give it a hand-cut, slightly wobbly feel. Strokes stay broadly monolinear, with compact, filled-in counters and a generally squared overall silhouette softened by curved joins. Curves and terminals are blunted rather than crisp, and several forms lean into asymmetry and uneven rhythm, creating a lively texture in words. Uppercase and lowercase share a sturdy, blocky construction, while figures are bold and simplified for strong presence.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, and storefront or event signage where a friendly, attention-grabbing voice is needed. It can also work well in children’s and entertainment contexts, or for retro-leaning brand marks and callouts where boldness and warmth are more important than fine detail.
The font projects a cheerful, approachable tone with a casual, cartoon-like bounce. Its imperfect geometry and chunky massing feel nostalgic and handmade, suggesting fun signage and lighthearted branding rather than formal editorial work.
Likely designed to deliver an exuberant, approachable display sans with a handmade flavor, combining thick, rounded shapes with intentionally uneven details to create personality and visual punch.
Tight apertures and dense counters create strong color and impact at display sizes, while the irregular rhythm becomes more noticeable as text gets longer. The overall impression is deliberately informal, prioritizing character and presence over strict typographic precision.