Sans Other Emfa 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming, tech branding, futuristic, motorsport, aggressive, techno, industrial, impact, speed, brand signature, sci-fi styling, display emphasis, oblique, angular, chiseled, corner-cut, blocky.
A heavy, oblique display sans built from sharp, corner-cut forms and broad strokes. Letters are wide and low-contrast, with frequent diagonal terminals, notches, and inset counters that create a faceted, machined look. Curves (as in C, O, S) are heavily squared-off, and apertures/counters tend toward small, geometric cutouts, reinforcing a dense, high-impact texture. Numerals follow the same angular construction, keeping the overall rhythm tight and uniform in color despite the slant.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as headlines, posters, esports or motorsport identities, product marks, and UI/overlay accents where a bold, high-energy voice is desirable. It works particularly well when paired with simpler text faces for supporting copy.
The tone is fast, forceful, and mechanical—evoking racing graphics, sci‑fi interfaces, and action-oriented branding. Its sharp edges and forward-leaning stance suggest speed and intensity rather than friendliness or neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a wide stance, aggressive oblique momentum, and a consistent system of chamfered corners and carved counters. Those features prioritize recognizability and a high-tech, performance-driven aesthetic over text neutrality.
The distinctive cut-ins and split strokes (notably in forms like S and Z) add a strong signature but also increase visual noise in long passages. The design favors large sizes where the internal cutouts and angular joins remain clear.