Sans Other Ismez 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album art, headlines, branding, event flyers, edgy, hand-cut, punk, retro, urgent, stand out, add grit, convey motion, diy texture, display impact, angular, faceted, jagged, kinetic, condensed.
This typeface is built from sharp, faceted strokes that read like chiseled or hand-cut letterforms. Curves are minimized in favor of angled joins, creating polygonal counters and pointed terminals throughout. The rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular, with a forward-leaning stance and frequent diagonal stress; widths vary noticeably between characters, adding a lively, improvised texture. Numerals match the same hard-edged construction, with squared-off forms and crisp corners that keep the set visually cohesive.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, album/EP covers, apparel graphics, and attention-grabbing headlines where a raw, angular texture is an asset. It can also work for short subheads or brand marks that want an edgy, handmade feel, but is less ideal for long-form reading due to its busy, highly angular forms.
The overall tone feels rebellious and streetwise, with a do-it-yourself attitude reminiscent of cut-paper lettering or punk-era display typography. Its aggressive angles and restless slant convey motion and urgency, giving headlines a gritty, high-impact voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a punchy, unconventional sans voice by translating letterforms into a deliberately angular, hand-cut construction. It prioritizes character and visual bite over neutrality, aiming to produce distinctive word shapes that stand out in bold display applications.
In text, the repeated cornering and narrow apertures can create dense, spiky word shapes, especially at smaller sizes. The design’s personality comes through most strongly when given room to breathe, where the faceted silhouettes and irregular width changes are easy to appreciate.