Sans Other Havy 3 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, military, mechanical, rugged, futuristic, stencil look, impact display, utility labeling, tech styling, stencil, modular, geometric, square, notched.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with a distinctly stencil-like build. Forms are predominantly rectangular with rounded outer corners and frequent internal cut-ins that create bridges and apertures, giving many letters a segmented, modular feel. Counters are compact and often squared-off, and joins are abrupt rather than tapered, producing a hard-edged rhythm. Diagonals appear in A, K, V, W, X, Y, and Z but remain thick and planar, consistent with the overall slabby construction. Figures follow the same cut-and-bridge logic, emphasizing solidity and legibility at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, title treatments, product branding, and bold signage where the stencil structure reads as intentional detail. It can also work for packaging and labels that benefit from an industrial or technical aesthetic, particularly at larger sizes where the internal breaks remain clear.
The stencil breaks and armored geometry project an industrial, utilitarian tone associated with labeling, equipment markings, and engineered systems. Its dense black footprint and notched detailing add a tactical, no-nonsense personality with a subtle sci‑fi edge.
The design appears intended to emulate stencil-cut lettering while staying clean and contemporary, using modular geometry and bridged counters to evoke manufactured markings and rugged utility. The emphasis is on strong silhouette, repeatable structure, and a distinctive texture that signals toughness and function.
The repeated bridge motif creates strong texture in words, but also introduces distinctive internal gaps that become prominent in longer lines. Letterforms rely on simplified, squared structure and minimal curvature, which helps maintain a consistent, mechanical presence across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.