Sans Other Efdeh 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ponta Text' by Outras Fontes, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Neue Reman Gt' by Propertype, and 'Eastman Condensed' and 'Freitag Display' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, event promos, sporty, retro, punchy, playful, energetic, impact, motion, display, branding, slanted, rounded, compact, chunky, soft corners.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact proportions and rounded, softly chamfered terminals. Strokes stay largely uniform with minimal contrast, creating dense, solid letterforms and an even typographic color. Curves are full and slightly squarish in places, and counters tend to be tight, which boosts impact at larger sizes. The rhythm is lively and slightly bouncy due to the consistent forward lean and subtly varied internal spacing across shapes.
Best suited for short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, and promotional graphics where the strong silhouettes can do the work. It also fits sports branding, energetic packaging, and event materials that benefit from a dynamic, retro-leaning voice. For extended reading or small sizes, the tight counters and dense texture may feel heavy, so it performs strongest when given space and scale.
The overall tone is bold and high-energy, with a retro, sports-signage feel. Its chunky silhouettes and forward motion read as confident and attention-seeking, leaning more playful than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sense of motion, combining a strong italic stance with soft, rounded construction. It prioritizes bold presence and a friendly, athletic character over neutrality or restraint.
Uppercase forms are assertive and blocky, while the lowercase keeps the same muscular construction with simple, single-storey shapes and sturdy joins. Numerals match the letterforms’ weight and slant, maintaining a cohesive, poster-ready texture across mixed content.