Sans Other Elje 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, branding, packaging, energetic, edgy, retro, playful, dynamic, impact, motion, distinctiveness, display, angular, slanted, blocky, condensed terminals, sharp corners.
A heavy, slanted sans with chunky, wedge-like strokes and angular cuts throughout. Forms are built from broad, flat segments with sharply chamfered corners, creating a faceted, almost carved silhouette rather than smooth curves. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular: counters and joins shift in size from glyph to glyph, and many terminals taper or notch in a way that emphasizes motion. Numerals match the letterforms with the same bold, hard-edged construction, producing a strong, graphic color in text.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its angular personality can be appreciated—posters, headlines, event graphics, logo wordmarks, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for display-level UI accents or game/entertainment titles where a dynamic, unconventional sans is desired, but it is less appropriate for long-form reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is high-impact and kinetic, with a sporty, action-forward feel. Its sharp geometry and forward slant read as assertive and attention-grabbing, while the quirky angles add a playful, comic-book-like edge. The result feels retro-futuristic and streetwise rather than neutral or corporate.
The design appears intended as a statement display face: a forward-leaning, geometric sans that prioritizes impact and motion over neutrality. Its cut-in terminals and blocky construction suggest it was drawn to feel fast, tough, and graphic, echoing signage and action-oriented titling styles.
In longer settings the tight, faceted shapes create a strong texture; the most distinctive personality comes from the consistently angled terminals and the mix of squared and sliced curves. The italic posture is integral to the design, giving even simple words an aggressive lean and a sense of speed.