Sans Other Ifde 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' and 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra (names referenced only for comparison).
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A heavy, condensed sans with a distinctive stencil-like construction: many glyphs are split by a consistent vertical break that creates two solid halves. Strokes are blocky and largely monolinear, with flat terminals and squared interior counters, while curves (C, O, S, 8) keep a tight, compact geometry. The rhythm is vertical and punchy, with strong stems and minimal modulation; spacing and widths vary by character but keep an overall compressed footprint. Figures match the caps in mass and presence, including a split 0/8/9 and angular 2/3/4 that read cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited to display settings where the stencil break can be appreciated—posters, headlines, signage, wayfinding, packaging, and product labeling. It also works well for industrial or military-inspired branding, event graphics, and short emphatic statements where maximum impact matters more than extended-text comfort.
The repeated center cut gives the face a functional, industrial tone—suggesting labeling, equipment markings, and no-nonsense signage. Its dense color and compact proportions feel assertive and direct, with a retro-mechanical edge rather than a friendly or conversational voice.
The design appears intended to combine the immediate readability of a condensed grotesque with the practical, stamped character of a stencil. The consistent vertical bridging creates a recognizable signature for bold communication in graphic environments that benefit from an engineered, utilitarian aesthetic.
The vertical split is the defining motif and remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing strong letter recognition while adding texture in long lines. Round letters rely on the break to create a characteristic “bridged” counter, and the lowercase echoes the same sturdy, compressed construction for a unified system.