Sans Other Lobab 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flexy Sans' by AKTF, 'ITC Officina Display' by ITC, 'Organetto' by Latinotype, 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign, 'Molecula' by Northeast Type Foundry, and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, children’s, playful, handmade, rugged, folksy, retro, hand-cut feel, display impact, quirky tone, brand character, chunky, irregular, angular, chiseled, compact.
A chunky, irregular sans with sculpted, angular contours and softly faceted corners. Strokes are heavy and largely monoline, but edges wobble subtly, creating a hand-cut, uneven rhythm across the alphabet. Counters tend to be tight and asymmetrical, with slightly pinched joins and terminals that look trimmed rather than mechanically squared. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, giving the set a lively, non-uniform texture while maintaining clear, upright construction.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, labels, and packaging where texture and personality are desired. It can also work for short brand marks or event graphics, especially when a handcrafted, slightly rough finish is an asset; for long passages, the irregular widths and tight counters may become visually busy.
The overall tone is playful and handmade, with a rugged, carved quality that reads as informal and characterful. Its irregularities suggest craft and spontaneity, lending a friendly, slightly vintage poster feel rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design intention appears to be an approachable display sans that mimics hand-cut lettering—combining bold, simple structures with intentionally uneven edges to create a lively, crafted presence.
Uppercase forms feel compact and blocky, while lowercase keeps simple, sturdy silhouettes with modest extenders. Numerals match the same faceted, cut-paper/woodcut flavor, with rounded shapes (0, 8, 9) rendered as chunky polygons for consistency.