Sans Other Elfu 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, esports, headlines, posters, gaming ui, sporty, futuristic, aggressive, techy, action, speed, impact, modernity, edge, branding, angular, slanted, chiseled, compact, geometric.
A sharply slanted, heavy sans with squared curves and aggressively chamfered corners. Strokes are monolinear and blocky, with frequent diagonal cuts that create a faceted, “machined” feel. Counters are tight and rectangular, and terminals tend to end in angled wedges rather than flat cuts, giving the shapes a fast, forward-leaning rhythm. The uppercase is broad and imposing, while the lowercase follows the same angular construction with simplified forms and consistently clipped joins.
Best suited for display typography where impact and motion are desirable—sports branding, esports and gaming titles, product logos, posters, and punchy headlines. It can also work for short UI labels or banners when set with generous spacing and sufficient size to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is high-energy and assertive, evoking speed, competition, and modern technology. Its hard angles and forward slant read as dynamic and forceful, with a slightly militaristic or motorsport edge rather than a neutral utilitarian voice.
The letterforms appear designed to communicate speed and toughness through a consistent system of angled terminals, squared bowls, and compact counters. The goal is a bold, contemporary display voice with a mechanical edge that remains coherent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
The design relies on distinctive notches and cut-ins for character, which strengthens impact at display sizes but can make interior spaces feel tight in dense settings. Numerals follow the same faceted construction, keeping a cohesive, industrial look across letters and figures.