Sans Other Efgon 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, merchandise, sporty, playful, energetic, punchy, retro, impact, motion, attention, branding, display, oblique, rounded, bulky, compact, dynamic.
A heavy, oblique sans with chunky, compact counters and broadly rounded shapes that keep the texture dense and dark. Stroke endings are clean and mostly squared off, with subtle rounding in bowls and joins that prevents the forms from feeling sharp. The construction leans geometric but with noticeable, slightly quirky shaping—curves are full, diagonals are assertive, and several glyphs show angled terminals and asymmetrical cuts that add motion. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and stance, staying bold and simplified for high-impact reading at larger sizes.
Best used for headlines, large-scale signage, and poster typography where bold, slanted forms can deliver impact quickly. It also fits sports and entertainment branding, packaging callouts, and merchandise graphics that benefit from a dynamic, high-energy sans. For longer text, it will typically perform better in short subheads or punchy statements rather than continuous reading.
The overall tone is energetic and upbeat, with a sporty, poster-like attitude. Its forward slant and bulky silhouettes suggest speed and emphasis, while the rounded bowls and soft corners keep it friendly rather than aggressive. The result feels retro-leaning and fun, suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a forward-driving stance, combining simplified sans construction with slightly unconventional detailing to keep the texture lively. It prioritizes immediacy and personality over neutrality, aiming for strong display performance in branding and promotional contexts.
The strong slant and tight interior spaces create a pronounced rhythm in words, producing a lively, compact word shape. In longer passages the density can feel heavy, but it excels when set with generous tracking or in short bursts where its mass and angle are assets.