Sans Other Efkeb 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Tisa Sans' and 'FF Tisa Sans Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Morandi' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, comic, impact, approachability, retro flavor, display emphasis, rounded, bouncy, soft corners, chunky, slanted.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent rightward slant and a compact, chunky build. Strokes are blunt and low-contrast, with softened corners and subtly inflated curves that give counters a slightly squarish, squeezed feel. Terminals are broadly cut and often gently angled, producing a lively, uneven rhythm; widths vary noticeably between letters, enhancing the hand-drawn, poster-like texture. Numerals and capitals share the same stout proportions and simplified shapes, prioritizing impact over fine detail.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, headlines, event graphics, packaging, and bold wordmarks. It can work well for playful branding, youth-oriented materials, and retro-inspired advertising where strong presence and a friendly voice are desired.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a bold, bouncy presence that reads as retro and a bit comic. Its slanted, chunky silhouettes feel energetic and approachable, leaning toward playful display rather than neutral text settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, informal personality—combining a bold, soft-edged sans structure with an italicized, hand-made rhythm for energetic display typography.
The combination of wide, dark strokes and soft geometry creates strong color on the line, while the irregular width distribution adds character and motion. Curved letters (C, G, O, S) appear especially inflated, and diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) maintain thick joins that reinforce the sturdy, cartoonish weight.