Sans Other Iskus 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, quirky, playful, retro, handmade, punchy, handmade feel, display impact, retro flavor, quirky branding, condensed, rounded, soft corners, bouncy baseline, irregular width.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy strokes and softly rounded corners, drawn with a slightly irregular, hand-cut rhythm. Curves are full and blunt, terminals tend toward squared-off or gently rounded endings, and bowls feel tight and vertical. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating a lively texture in words, with some letters appearing subtly skewed or uneven in their verticals. The overall construction stays simple and sans-driven, but the outlines show intentional wobble and idiosyncratic shaping that reads more display than text.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, packaging, and bold brand wordmarks where its condensed punch and quirky texture can be appreciated. It can work for brief subheads or callouts, but the lively irregular rhythm is more effective at display sizes than in extended reading.
The tone is energetic and informal, with a retro, handmade character that feels friendly rather than technical. Its condensed heft and quirky inconsistencies give it a poster-like punch and a slightly whimsical voice, suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, condensed sans voice with a deliberately imperfect, handcrafted finish—combining straightforward sans skeletons with playful, uneven details to create distinctive display typography.
Capitals present a tall, compressed silhouette, while lowercase maintains straightforward forms with a sturdy, compact footprint. Numerals match the same heavy, condensed style, keeping a consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings. In longer lines, the irregularities add personality but can also create a restless texture at smaller sizes.