Sans Other Obvu 3 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman' by Par Défaut and 'Quayzaar' by Test Pilot Collective (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, packaging, techno, industrial, arcade, futuristic, assertive, impact, tech aesthetic, modularity, display, angular, blocky, square, modular, chamfered.
A heavy, modular sans built from squared forms and uniform stroke thickness, with sharp internal corners and frequent chamfered cuts on terminals and joints. Curves are largely suppressed in favor of straight segments, producing boxy counters (notably in O and D) and stepped, geometric transitions in letters like S and G. The lowercase follows the same constructed logic with compact bowls and simplified joins, maintaining a consistent grid-like rhythm. Numerals mirror the letterforms with squared silhouettes and occasional diagonal trims, emphasizing a mechanical, engineered look.
This face is best suited to display applications where bold, geometric shapes are an advantage: headlines, posters, branding marks, and bold packaging panels. It also fits digital contexts like game UI, sci-fi themed interfaces, and tech event graphics, where its modular rhythm and angular cuts reinforce a synthetic, futuristic aesthetic.
The overall tone feels digital and machine-made—more like signage on equipment or a game UI than traditional editorial typography. Its stark geometry and dense black shapes read as forceful and confident, with a distinctly retro-tech/arcade flavor. The repeated angled cuts add a sense of motion and toughness, leaning into sci-fi and industrial cues.
The letterforms appear intentionally built from a simple geometric toolkit—squares, rectangles, and angled trims—to create a strong, high-impact voice. The design prioritizes a compact, mechanically consistent silhouette and a distinctive techno character over conventional warmth or calligraphic nuance.
The design favors closed, rectangular counters and short apertures, which strengthens impact at display sizes while creating a tightly packed texture in longer lines. Distinctive chamfers on several glyphs help differentiate otherwise similar block forms, reinforcing the font’s constructed, modular identity.