Sans Other Ifny 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Macarena DT' by DTP Types, 'Mercedes Serial' by SoftMaker, 'Hoxton North' by The Northern Block, and 'DINosaur' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, industrial, sporty, techy, sturdy, retro, impact, industrial feel, distinctiveness, signage clarity, chamfered, octagonal, geometric, compact, blunt.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-corner rectangles and frequent chamfered (octagonal) cuts at terminals and joins. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, compact letterforms and strong counters. Curves tend to be squarish and tensioned, with wide, smooth bowls on forms like O, D, and 8, while diagonals and vertexes often end in clipped tips. The lowercase follows the same engineered construction, with single-storey a and g, a compact e, and short, blunt arms and tails that keep the silhouette tight and uniform.
Best suited for display use where a strong, engineered presence is desired—headlines, posters, product marks, and packaging. It also fits sporty or tech-forward branding systems and signage-style applications where bold shapes and quick recognition matter more than long-form reading comfort.
The overall tone feels mechanical and assertive, with a utilitarian, fabricated look reminiscent of stenciled or machined signage. The clipped corners add a tech-industrial flavor, while the chunky proportions read as confident and energetic, lending a mildly retro arcade/sports sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a distinctive industrial signature: rounded geometry reinforced by systematic corner cuts. It prioritizes a cohesive, machined construction across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals to create a recognizable voice in branding and display typography.
Distinctive chamfering appears across many glyphs, creating a consistent “cut metal” rhythm in text. Numerals are large and sturdy with generous interior space, helping them remain clear despite the dense weight. The design’s compact spacing and blocky curves emphasize impact over delicacy, especially in headlines and short bursts of copy.