Sans Other Efkit 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, event flyers, playful, quirky, chunky, retro, cartoony, attention grabbing, playful display, retro flavor, hand-cut feel, rounded, bouncy, wedge cuts, irregular rhythm, soft corners.
A heavy, chunky sans with rounded bowls and softly blunted corners, shaped by frequent angled cuts that create wedge-like terminals and notched joins. The overall drawing feels intentionally uneven in a controlled way: strokes stay broadly consistent but edges tilt and taper, producing a lively, hand-cut silhouette rather than a rigid geometric build. Counters are compact and often slightly off-center, and the wide, sturdy forms keep clear presence even as individual glyph widths vary noticeably across the set.
Best suited to short, prominent copy where personality is the goal—posters, headlines, packaging, and punchy signage. It can work well for playful branding (especially youth- or entertainment-oriented) and for display typography in ads or social graphics, where the bold color and irregular rhythm add immediacy.
The tone is upbeat and mischievous, with a bouncy rhythm that reads as informal and attention-seeking. Its cut-paper irregularity and exaggerated weight evoke a retro, cartoon-title energy that feels friendly rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that prioritizes impact and charm over neutrality. By combining rounded mass with deliberate angular cut-ins, it aims to feel hand-shaped and energetic while remaining broadly legible in large sizes.
In text, the strong black shapes create high visual impact and a distinctive texture, but the angular nicks and variable widths add visual noise that can dominate at smaller sizes. The numerals share the same carved, playful construction, helping mixed copy keep a consistent personality.