Sans Other Lokev 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Maison Neue' by Milieu Grotesque and 'Glimp' by OneSevenPointFive (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, event promos, playful, retro, quirky, loud, comic, distinctive display, stencil effect, brandable voice, retro flavor, inline cuts, stencil-like, rounded corners, chunky, high impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with compact proportions and simplified construction. Many glyphs incorporate narrow inline cuts or slits that read like stencil breaks, creating internal negative shapes and a distinctive rhythm across words. Curves are broad and rounded while terminals tend toward flat, producing a blocky silhouette with softened corners. The overall texture is dense and high-impact, with a mix of wide rounds (notably in O/C/G forms) and tighter, more vertical lowercase shapes that emphasizes a slightly irregular, display-oriented color.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where the inline/stencil detailing can be appreciated. It performs well for short bursts of text—titles, labels, and callouts—especially in retro-themed or playful promotional materials.
The inline breaks give the face a playful, vintage sign-paint and cut-letter feel, like lettering made from paper stencils or inlaid strips. It reads energetic and slightly mischievous, with a novelty tone that favors personality over neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold display voice with built-in ornamentation, using inline cuts to differentiate it from a standard geometric sans. The goal is likely instant recognizability and a crafted, stencil-inspired texture suitable for attention-grabbing typography.
Counters are generally open and generous, but the internal cuts add extra detail that becomes more prominent at larger sizes. The distinctive treatment is especially noticeable in round letters and select diagonals, creating a branded look that can dominate a layout if overused in long passages.