Sans Other Apho 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malte' and 'Malte Thai' by Deltatype and 'Quan Geometric' and 'Quan Pro' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, sports branding, industrial, techno, arcade, poster, impact, signage, retro tech, modular design, geometric, blocky, squared, chamfered, stencil-like.
A heavy, geometric sans with block-built silhouettes and squared counters. Curves are minimized and when present appear as broad, quarter-round cuts, giving many letters a machined, modular feel. Strokes are consistently thick with flat terminals; several joins and inner corners are notched or chamfered, creating crisp, angular punctuation-like cut-ins throughout the alphabet. The lowercase follows the same constructed logic with compact bowls and blunt shoulders, while numerals are similarly rectangular and display-oriented, prioritizing strong shape identity over delicate detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and product packaging where its dense, blocky shapes can carry graphic weight. It also fits techno, gaming, and industrial-themed layouts, and works well for bold labels or large display typography rather than long body copy.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, evoking industrial signage and retro digital aesthetics. Its chunky forms and hard corners read as confident, assertive, and slightly game-like, with a synthetic “built from parts” personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a constructed, geometric vocabulary—favoring strong rectangular forms, simplified curves, and distinctive notches to create a recognizable display voice.
The face maintains a tight, rhythmic texture in text, with prominent dark mass and simplified apertures that can close up at smaller sizes. Distinctive internal cut-ins and squared bowls help differentiation in headlines, while the overall geometry stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.