Sans Other Urvy 3 is a light, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, ui labels, packaging, technical, futuristic, minimal, architectural, industrial, display impact, tech aesthetic, space saving, geometric construction, condensed, geometric, rectilinear, angular, wireframe.
A condensed, monoline sans built from narrow, rectilinear strokes with squared corners and occasional chamfered joints. Curves are largely replaced by straight segments, giving round forms a boxy, open geometry and a slightly stencil-like construction in places. Proportions are tall and columnar, with tight counters, short crossbars, and a consistent linear rhythm that reads like a drawn outline rather than a filled text face.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-form messaging where its tall, condensed structure can add character without needing large sizes. It can work well for UI labels, dashboards, and packaging or product branding that benefits from a technical, futuristic feel, especially when ample spacing and clear hierarchy are used.
The overall tone feels technical and futuristic, with an engineered, diagram-like precision. Its rigid geometry and airy stroke weight suggest a minimalist, industrial voice that fits digital interfaces and speculative or sci-fi themed design.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, condensed sans voice built from geometric, straight-line principles, prioritizing visual identity and a constructed look over traditional typographic softness. Its wireframe-like outlines and boxy curves suggest an aim toward modern, sci-fi, or industrial-themed communication.
The letterforms favor sharp right angles and simplified terminals, producing distinctive silhouettes and a slightly quirky, custom-built personality. In text, the narrow set creates a strong vertical cadence; the open, boxy bowls and segmented curves make the style highly characteristic but more display-forward than conventional body-text oriented.