Sans Other Elfi 9 is a very bold, wide, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'SbB Powertrain' by Sketchbook B (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, esports, game ui, futuristic, aggressive, sporty, techno, industrial, impact, speed, tech aesthetic, branding, display, angular, chamfered, oblique, geometric, compact.
A heavy, oblique display sans built from crisp, straight-edged strokes and pronounced chamfered corners. Forms lean forward with a consistent slant and a largely rectilinear construction, producing faceted counters and wedge-like terminals rather than curves. Letterforms read broad and low, with squared bowls and tight apertures; diagonals are used sparingly but decisively in characters like K, V, W, X, and Z. The overall rhythm is compact and mechanical, with strong horizontal emphasis and sturdy, uniform stroke presence that keeps texture dense in lines of text.
Best suited for high-impact headlines, logos, and short bursts of copy where its angular slant and strong silhouette can carry the message. It fits sports and esports identities, action-oriented packaging, entertainment and game-related interfaces, and tech/event promos where a fast, engineered tone is desirable.
The font conveys speed and impact, pairing a motorsport-like urgency with a sci‑fi/techno edge. Its sharp cuts and forward lean feel assertive and competitive, suggesting performance, action, and engineered precision rather than warmth or neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-energy, forward-moving display voice using faceted geometry and consistent oblique momentum. Its squared counters and chamfered terminals prioritize a distinctive, mechanical look and strong presence over traditional readability in extended text.
Round characters are intentionally squared off (notably O and 0), and many joins terminate in angled cuts that create a distinctive, machined silhouette. Numerals echo the same faceted language, with the 8 and 9 showing angular internal shaping that reinforces the geometric system. In longer samples, the dense weight and tight interior spaces make the style feel bold and poster-forward rather than subtle for small sizes.