Sans Other Abluh 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vilanders' by Edignwn Type, 'Knicknack' by Great Scott, 'Autumn Voyage' by Hanoded, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Taberna' by Latinotype, 'Merge Pro' by Philatype, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logo design, children’s media, playful, chunky, quirky, friendly, retro, expressiveness, approachability, impact, retro charm, rounded, bouncy, cartoonish, irregular, soft-cornered.
A heavy, soft-cornered sans with chunky strokes and subtly irregular construction that gives each glyph a hand-cut, slightly wobbly feel. Curves are broad and bulbous, counters are generously open, and joins often show gentle asymmetry rather than strict geometric precision. Stroke terminals tend to be flattened or mildly tapered, and the overall rhythm has a lively, uneven bounce across a line. Numerals and capitals read as stout and compact, while lowercase forms keep simple, sturdy silhouettes with a casual, crafted consistency.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and short-form messaging where its bold, friendly voice can carry. It also fits packaging, event graphics, and logo/wordmark work that benefits from a crafted, retro-leaning charm. For body text, it’s likely most effective in brief bursts or larger sizes where the lively texture stays intentional rather than busy.
The font projects a cheerful, informal personality—more humorous than serious—thanks to its bouncy rhythm and intentionally imperfect shapes. It evokes a retro display sensibility, reminiscent of playful packaging or kid-friendly signage, where character and impact matter more than strict neutrality.
The type appears designed as a characterful display sans: maximizing impact with thick strokes while introducing subtle wobble and softened geometry to feel approachable and fun. Its forms prioritize memorable silhouettes and an upbeat rhythm over strict typographic restraint.
The design maintains strong legibility at display sizes through wide apertures and simplified forms, but the irregularities and dense weight can create a textured, energetic color in longer lines. The punctuation and dots appear boldly integrated, matching the overall mass and soft geometry of the letterforms.