Pixel Other Nohy 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, game hud, scoreboards, posters, headlines, digital, retro, technical, futuristic, arcade, display mimicry, tech signaling, retro futurism, ui utility, segmented, angular, beveled, octagonal, mechanical.
A segmented, quantized letterform system built from straight strokes and clipped corners, producing octagonal counters and beveled terminals throughout. Stems and joins read like discrete display segments rather than continuous pen forms, with small gaps and sharp miters defining the construction. The italic slant and condensed proportions give lines a fast, forward-leaning rhythm, while the consistent segment geometry keeps texture crisp and orderly in text. Numerals follow the same segment logic, reinforcing a unified, instrument-like voice across the set.
Works best for short-to-medium strings where the segmented construction is an asset: interface labels, readouts, game HUD elements, event or club posters, and tech-themed headlines. It can also suit logos or branding that want a digital-instrument aesthetic, especially when set with generous tracking to emphasize the segment rhythm.
The font evokes electronic readouts, arcade cabinets, and sci‑fi interfaces, balancing a utilitarian signal-display feel with a playful retro-tech edge. Its forward slant adds motion and urgency, making it feel like a status indicator or scoreboard rather than a conventional text face.
The design appears intended to translate seven-segment and multi-segment display language into a complete alphabet, keeping forms modular and repeatable while adding an italicized, streamlined pace. The goal seems to be strong thematic signaling—digital, mechanical, and retro-futurist—over conventional text neutrality.
Round shapes (such as O/0 and 8) are interpreted as faceted loops with consistent chamfering, which helps maintain a modular look across curved and diagonal forms. The lowercase retains the same segmented construction, so mixed-case text keeps a cohesive, engineered tone rather than shifting to a softer reading style.