Sans Other Jakay 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, game ui, medieval, storybook, hand-carved, whimsical, rustic, thematic display, carved effect, distinctive texture, rustic branding, faceted, chiseled, angular, rounded joins, incised.
A stylized sans with a carved, faceted construction: strokes are generally uniform in thickness but terminate in angled, wedge-like cuts and softly rounded corners. Counters tend toward rounded-rectangular forms, and many letters show subtly pinched joins that suggest incised or hand-cut outlines rather than geometric drafting. The uppercase has a compact, slightly narrow stance with distinctive pointed and clipped details (notably in A, M, N, W), while the lowercase stays readable with a single-storey a and g and simplified, open forms. Numerals follow the same chiseled vocabulary, with angular shoulders and flattened curves that keep the rhythm consistent across text.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, poster titles, packaging, and brand marks where its carved detailing can be appreciated. It also works well for fantasy- or heritage-themed applications, including game UI titles, book covers, and event materials that benefit from a handcrafted, medieval-leaning voice.
The overall tone feels medieval and storybook-like, evoking signage, fantasy maps, or hand-tooled lettering. Its crisp cuts and ornamental simplicity read as playful yet sturdy, with a crafted, artisanal character rather than a neutral modern voice.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a simple sans skeleton through an incised, chiseled finish, providing a consistent decorative texture without relying on serifs. The goal seems to be strong recognizability and thematic flavor while keeping the overall forms straightforward and readable.
The typeface relies on repeated diagonal cut-ins and wedge terminals to create texture, which becomes more apparent at display sizes and in headlines. In longer text, the distinctive terminals add personality while maintaining clear letter separation through open counters and steady stroke color.