Sans Other Barud 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, logos, playful, friendly, quirky, retro, casual, approachability, novelty, impact, display, rounded, soft, blobby, bubbly, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans with softly squared terminals and generous corner radii that create a chunky, bubble-like silhouette. Strokes stay broadly consistent with subtle optical modulation, and counters are compact, giving many letters a slightly “puffed” interior. The design mixes near-geometric bowls with hand-drawn irregularities, producing lively rhythm rather than strict mechanical repetition. Lowercase forms are simple and open, with single-storey a and g, rounded dots, and overall smooth joins; numerals share the same soft, thick construction and legible, simplified shapes.
Well suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging where a friendly, characterful sans is needed. It can also work for children’s content and playful UI moments, but for longer passages it will generally perform best with ample size and spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a slightly offbeat, cartoonish charm. Its rounded massing and softened corners read as warm and informal, while the unevenness in details adds personality and a nostalgic, retro display feel.
The design appears intended as a personable display sans that prioritizes warmth and memorability through rounded geometry, thick strokes, and slightly quirky construction. It aims to feel informal and inviting while remaining straightforward and readable in brief phrases.
The dense weight and compact counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where its rounded details and quirky proportions stay clear. The texture is bold and attention-grabbing, emphasizing shapes and silhouette over fine internal detail.