Sans Other Ifvu 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cairoli Classic' and 'Cairoli Now' by Italiantype, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, packaging, event promos, sporty, urgent, muscular, compact, aggressive, speed, impact, compression, ruggedness, slanted, compressed, blocky, angular, stencil-like.
A heavily slanted, condensed sans with thick, low-contrast strokes and a tightly packed footprint. Letterforms are built from angular, cut-in shapes with frequent chamfered corners and small notch-like joins, giving the counters a hard, mechanical feel. Curves are minimized into squarish arcs, terminals are blunt, and spacing is compact, producing a dense, forward-leaning texture in words and lines.
Best suited to display roles where impact and motion matter: sports identities, energetic headlines, poster typography, and promotional graphics. It also fits bold labeling and packaging where a compact, industrial tone helps text hold its shape at larger sizes.
The overall tone reads fast, forceful, and high-impact, with a gritty, utilitarian edge. The strong diagonal emphasis and compact rhythm suggest speed and pressure, projecting an assertive, competitive attitude rather than a neutral editorial voice.
Likely intended to deliver a fast, space-efficient display voice by combining a steep slant with compressed proportions and sharp, chiseled detailing. The consistent corner cuts and blocky construction appear designed to keep forms sturdy and legible under high-impact styling.
The design relies on consistent angular cuts across caps, lowercase, and numerals, which creates a cohesive “carved” look at display sizes. In longer text, the compressed forms and strong slant create a persistent forward motion that favors short bursts over relaxed reading.