Sans Other Efbab 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Elisar DT' by DTP Types, 'Matt' by Fontfabric, 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Akagi' and 'Akagi Pro' by Positype, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, and 'Kappa' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, playful, retro, sporty, cartoonish, punchy, attention grabbing, expressive display, dynamic motion, friendly impact, chunky, rounded, bouncy, jaunty, compact.
A heavy, slanted sans with chunky proportions and softly rounded corners. Strokes are thick and largely even, with curved joins and subtly tapered terminals that create a bouncy, informal rhythm. Counters are tight and rounded, and the overall silhouette leans forward with a lively, slightly uneven momentum that reads more hand-drawn than mechanical. Numerals and letters share the same dense color and broad, compact forms, keeping a consistent, poster-like texture in text.
Well suited to bold headlines, poster typography, event promos, and punchy brand marks where personality matters more than neutrality. It also fits packaging and apparel graphics that benefit from a sporty, upbeat voice, and works effectively in short callouts, labels, and social assets at display sizes.
The tone is energetic and cheeky, with a retro, sports-adjacent feel that suggests motion and confidence. Its forward slant and inflated shapes give it a friendly, animated personality suited to upbeat, informal messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, kinetic slant—combining a sturdy sans foundation with rounded, slightly caricatured shaping for expressive display use. It prioritizes immediacy and charm over restrained text readability, aiming to stand out in attention-grabbing contexts.
At larger sizes the distinctive, rounded shapes and tight counters create strong visual impact; in long paragraphs the dense weight and compact openings can start to feel busy. The forward-leaning construction emphasizes speed and enthusiasm, making it best when allowed generous spacing and short line lengths.