Sans Other Efdeh 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Avanti' by Glowtype, 'Cuanky' by Kereatype, 'Hanz' by Santi Rey, and 'Eastman Condensed' and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, event promos, packaging, sporty, punchy, energetic, retro, assertive, impact, compactness, motion, headline emphasis, brand punch, slanted, compact, blocky, rounded, high impact.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact proportions and tightly enclosed counters. Forms are built from broad, low-contrast strokes with rounded shoulders and blunt, slightly angled terminals that reinforce a forward lean. The overall rhythm is dense and muscular, with generous weight in the curves (notably in C, G, O, S) and simplified, blocky joins in diagonals and arms. Numerals and capitals follow the same compressed, italicized construction for a consistent, headline-driven texture.
Best suited to large-scale display work where impact and speed are the goal—headlines, posters, sports or motorsport-style branding, event promotions, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when a compact, forceful voice is desired, but its density favors larger sizes over long text.
The font projects motion and confidence, with a sporty, poster-like attitude. Its bold massing and forward slant give it an urgent, competitive tone that reads as retro-athletic and attention-grabbing rather than formal or delicate.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in limited horizontal space, using a strong italic slant and simplified sans structures to create fast, emphatic word shapes. The goal seems to be a consistent, high-energy display texture that remains legible while prioritizing punch and presence.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, creating a dark, cohesive word shape at display sizes. The combination of rounded bowls and cut, angled terminals adds a subtle industrial edge, helping short words and initials feel especially solid and graphic.