Sans Other Loduw 3 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, playful, retro, friendly, bubbly, quirky, display impact, distinctive voice, friendly tone, retro flavor, rounded, soft terminals, geometric, stencil-like, high contrast counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth monoline strokes and generously curved corners. Many forms use softened, almost pill-like terminals and simplified geometric construction, with several letters showing distinctive cut-ins and breaks that create a subtle stencil-like feel. Counters are mostly compact and rounded, and the overall texture is dense but even, with clear separation between straight stems and broad curves. Uppercase shapes lean toward clean geometry (notably circular O/Q), while lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic joins and clipped apertures, giving the set an intentionally stylized rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-form typography where its rounded weight and distinctive cut details can be appreciated. It can work well for branding and packaging in playful or retro-leaning contexts, and for logo wordmarks that benefit from a friendly, chunky silhouette. For longer text, it will typically be most effective in short passages or at larger sizes due to its dense color and stylized apertures.
The font reads cheerful and slightly mischievous, combining mid-century/space-age friendliness with a toy-like softness. Its rounded silhouettes and quirky internal cut details give it a distinctive display personality that feels informal and approachable rather than corporate or technical.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans: bold, rounded, and immediately recognizable through consistent cut-in details and simplified geometry. It aims to deliver strong impact and a warm, upbeat tone while maintaining a cohesive, monoline structure across letters and numerals.
Several glyphs rely on characteristic notches and internal breaks (visible in letters like A, e, and various lowercase forms), which become a key identifying motif at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same rounded, compact logic, with bold curves and simplified shapes that prioritize visual punch over neutrality.