Sans Other Efnar 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Crossten' by Horizon Type, 'Basic Sans Cnd' and 'Basic Sans Narrow' by Latinotype, 'Famiar' by Mans Greback, 'Quire Sans' by Monotype, 'Agent Sans' by Positype, and 'Betm Rounded' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports branding, playful, rowdy, retro, comic, sporty, impact, expressiveness, motion, headline punch, retro flavor, blocky, slanted, chunky, bouncy, angular.
A very heavy, slanted sans with chunky, compact forms and a slightly irregular, hand-cut feel. Strokes are uniformly thick with low internal contrast, and terminals tend to be blunt or sharply sheared, producing a faceted silhouette. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and curves are simplified into broad arcs and angled joins, giving letters a sturdy, poster-like presence. Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, contributing to a lively rhythm in words and lines.
This font performs best as a display face for headlines, posters, and bold title treatments where its chunky slant and irregular rhythm can be appreciated. It can also work well for logo marks, packaging callouts, event promos, and sports or entertainment branding that benefits from a loud, energetic voice.
The overall tone is energetic and mischievous, with a bold, punchy cadence that reads as fun rather than formal. Its tilted stance and bouncy shapes suggest motion and attitude, evoking retro display lettering and comic or sports headline styling. The texture is assertive and attention-seeking, suited to expressive, high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with minimal detail: a simplified, low-contrast sans structure pushed into heavy, angled shapes for speed, attitude, and visual punch. The slight irregularity and variable glyph widths suggest an aim toward a more handmade, characterful display texture rather than strict geometric uniformity.
Distinctive, exaggerated shapes (notably in diagonals and bowls) create strong word-shapes but can reduce clarity at very small sizes, especially where tight counters and dense joins occur. Numerals match the same chunky, slanted construction and feel consistent with the caps and lowercase.