Sans Other Efbim 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arlette' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, sports branding, playful, retro, sporty, punchy, friendly, display impact, expressive branding, youthful energy, retro flavor, rounded, bulky, slanted, soft terminals, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with chunky, rounded forms and softened corners throughout. Curves are broad and full, with short, sturdy joins and generally low stroke modulation, producing a dense, poster-like color. Many glyphs show slightly exaggerated diagonals and angled terminals that reinforce the forward slant and give the outlines a lively, inflated feel. The lowercase is compact with single-storey constructions where expected, and the figures are large and bold with simple, highly legible silhouettes.
Best suited to bold headlines, short slogans, and branding where a dynamic, friendly voice is needed. It works well for posters, apparel or sports-style graphics, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a compact, high-impact silhouette.
The overall tone is energetic and upbeat, with a distinctly retro, display-oriented swagger. Its bounce and soft, rounded heft read as friendly rather than severe, evoking sports branding, mid-century advertising, and playful packaging.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display italic that prioritizes momentum, softness, and immediacy over neutrality. Its rounded massing and forward lean aim to deliver a confident, approachable emphasis for attention-grabbing typography.
The slant is consistent and pronounced, creating a strong sense of motion even in short words. Tight internal counters and heavy joins suggest it will look best when given enough size (and a bit of breathing room) so the forms don’t visually clog in dense settings.