Sans Other Efbel 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Gerundal' by Differentialtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, chunky, friendly, comic, attention-grabbing, fun tone, retro flair, bold display, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, compact, ink-trap hints.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with rounded terminals and softly squared corners, giving the letterforms a molded, chunky feel. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and counters are relatively small, emphasizing mass and solidity. The shapes show lively, slightly irregular detailing—subtle notches and cut-ins at joins and curves—that adds texture without turning into full ornament. Spacing and widths vary noticeably by character, producing a casual rhythm and an energetic, hand-drawn-in-spirit flow even though the forms remain clean and cohesive.
Best suited to display applications where impact and personality matter: posters, punchy headlines, packaging, and brand marks that want a friendly, retro-leaning voice. It can also work for short UI labels or social graphics when a bold, playful emphasis is desired, but its dense counters and strong texture are most effective at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a distinctly retro, cartoonish flavor. Its hefty forms and bouncy slant read as confident and fun rather than formal, suggesting friendliness, humor, and a lighthearted display voice.
This design appears intended as a characterful, heavyweight italic sans for expressive titling—combining rounded, approachable forms with chunky solidity and small cut-in details to create a distinctive, playful texture.
The lowercase has a particularly bubbly presence, with single-storey constructions and compact counters that keep words feeling dense and punchy. Numerals match the same soft, chunky geometry, staying highly graphic and attention-grabbing at larger sizes.