Sans Other Obba 3 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jawbreak' by BoxTube Labs, 'Cintra' by Graviton, 'Midfield' by Kreuk Type Foundry, 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, game ui, esports, logotypes, headlines, arcade, industrial, techno, retro, aggressive, retro tech, signage, impact display, branding, squared, angular, blocky, stencil-like, condensed caps.
A heavy, squared sans with sharply angular construction and tightly controlled, modular geometry. Strokes are consistently thick and terminate in flat, abrupt ends, with corners frequently chamfered or notched to create a cut-out, stencil-like feel. Counters are small and rectangular, and many forms rely on right angles and stepped joints, producing a compact, pixel-adjacent rhythm without literally being a bitmap. Uppercase reads more uniform and monumental, while lowercase introduces narrower, simplified silhouettes that maintain the same blocky logic.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, titles, branding marks, and display typography where its geometric quirks can read clearly. It also works well for game interfaces, retro tech themes, and bold signage-style compositions that benefit from strong silhouettes.
The overall tone is retro-digital and mechanical, evoking arcade cabinets, industrial labeling, and techno poster typography. Its dense massing and sharp corners feel assertive and utilitarian, with a playful edge that leans toward game UI and sci‑fi signage.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, modular display voice that blends industrial sign-lettering with retro digital aesthetics. By emphasizing squared proportions, notched detailing, and compact counters, it aims to be immediately recognizable at large sizes and in punchy, high-contrast layouts.
The font’s distinctive identity comes from its recurring interior cutouts and corner bites, which help differentiate otherwise simple, rectangular shapes at large sizes. Spacing appears tuned for headline use, and the compact apertures can darken quickly in smaller settings or low-contrast reproduction.