Sans Other Ibsa 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arkit' by CAST, 'FS Hackney' by Fontsmith, 'Galvani' by Hoftype, 'Jam Adega' by JAM Type Design, 'Allumi Std' by Typofonderie, and 'Olivine' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, techno, utilitarian, stencil styling, systematic look, high impact, graphic texture, stencil, modular, geometric, monolinear, blocky.
A heavy, geometric sans with a distinctive stencil logic: many round and straight-sided forms are split by narrow vertical gaps, creating a segmented, constructed look. Curves are broad and near-circular (C, O, Q), while straight strokes are blunt-ended and consistently thick, producing a compact, high-ink silhouette. The design mixes squared and rounded terminals, with simplified joins and minimal modulation, and punctuation-like cutouts appear as part of the glyph structure rather than decoration. Overall spacing and rhythm feel robust and mechanical, prioritizing strong shapes and repeatable modules over calligraphic nuance.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and wayfinding where the stencil segmentation can read as a deliberate design feature. It also works well for tech or industrial-themed branding systems, especially when used in short bursts of text or large typographic blocks.
The segmented counters and rigid geometry give the font a technical, engineered tone associated with labeling, equipment, and contemporary industrial graphics. It feels assertive and functional, with a slightly futuristic edge from the recurring vertical breaks and clean, machined outlines.
The design appears intended to merge a straightforward sans foundation with a stencil-inspired construction, yielding strong recognition and a system-like repeatability. The consistent stroke weight and modular cutouts suggest an emphasis on durability, reproduction reliability, and a contemporary industrial voice.
The vertical stencil breaks are a defining motif across both uppercase and lowercase, most noticeable in rounded letters and several numerals, and they create a recognizable pattern in running text. The heavy weight and simplified details make it visually stable at large sizes, while the internal gaps introduce texture that can reduce clarity when set too small or too tightly tracked.