Sans Other Orme 3 is a very bold, very wide, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, gaming, packaging, techno, industrial, arcade, futuristic, assertive, impact, tech aesthetic, modular system, display clarity, square, angular, octagonal, stencil-like, modular.
A heavy, geometric sans built from squared and chamfered shapes with crisp 45° cuts and mostly enclosed, rectangular counters. Curves are largely replaced by angular joins, giving letters and numerals a block-constructed, modular feel. Horizontal strokes often appear as inset bars inside larger forms, creating a slightly stencil-like, cutout rhythm, while punctuation and small details keep the same rectilinear logic. Overall spacing reads compact and dense, producing a solid texture in lines of text.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, poster typography, logotypes, game UI, and bold product or tech packaging where its angular construction can read as intentional styling. It can work for short interface labels or signage when sizes are generous and contrast is strong, but it is less ideal for small body text.
The tone is mechanical and futuristic, with a strong arcade/retro-tech flavor. Its rigid geometry and hard corners communicate strength and utility, suggesting digital interfaces, machinery, and sci‑fi labeling rather than warmth or tradition.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a constructed, machine-made aesthetic—prioritizing bold presence and a distinctive, modular silhouette that signals technology and retro-futurism.
Several glyphs emphasize internal cutouts and segmented crossbars, which increases visual character but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes or in long passages. The distinctive, boxy forms make short words, acronyms, and numerals especially attention-grabbing, particularly in high-contrast settings.