Sans Other Kedat 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, quirky, retro, friendly, whimsical, handmade, space saving, distinctive voice, retro flavor, approachable tone, condensed, soft terminals, rounded forms, tall proportions, open counters.
This typeface is a condensed, tall-proportioned sans with softly tapered strokes and rounded, slightly bulbous terminals. Letterforms stay largely monoline in feel, but show subtle swelling and narrowing that creates a gently calligraphic rhythm without becoming high-contrast. Curves are smooth and generous, with open apertures and counters that keep the narrow set readable. Several shapes lean toward idiosyncratic constructions (notably in curves and diagonals), giving the alphabet a distinctive, lightly stylized texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
It performs best in headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a compact width and distinctive silhouette are advantages. It can also work for editorial pull quotes or short paragraphs when a narrow measure is needed and a bit of personality is desired.
The overall tone reads playful and retro-leaning, with a personable, slightly offbeat character. Its narrow stance and soft shaping feel friendly rather than technical, suggesting a casual, expressive voice suited to lighthearted or characterful messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact sans voice with a deliberately characterful construction—balancing readability with a quirky, retro-inflected charm. Its proportions prioritize economy of space and visual presence, while the softened terminals keep the tone approachable.
In text, the condensed widths create strong vertical cadence, while the rounded terminals help prevent the color from feeling too rigid. Numerals match the same tall, narrow proportions and maintain consistent stroke behavior for cohesive headings and short runs of copy.