Sans Other Efnum 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, gaming ui, sporty, aggressive, futuristic, energetic, industrial, impact, speed, machined, display, branding, slanted, angular, blocky, condensed counters, chiseled.
A heavy, slanted sans with sharply cut, angular contours and a distinctly mechanical, faceted construction. Strokes terminate in wedge-like points and diagonal slices, with frequent triangular notches and hard corners that create a chiseled silhouette. Counters are compact and often squared or polygonal, and the overall rhythm feels forward-leaning and fast, with occasional asymmetries that add bite and momentum. Numerals and capitals match the same cut-in, geometric logic for a cohesive, high-impact texture in lines of text.
Best used for short, high-visibility applications such as headlines, posters, team or event branding, and logo wordmarks where its sharp, forward-leaning forms can lead the composition. It can also work as a display face for gaming, tech, or industrial-themed interfaces when set with generous size and spacing.
The tone is forceful and kinetic, evoking speed, competition, and a tech-industrial edge. Its sharp geometry and aggressive slant read as action-oriented and modern, suited to visuals that want urgency and intensity rather than softness or restraint.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display sans that communicates speed and toughness through oblique stance, angular cuts, and compact internal spaces. Its consistent faceted geometry suggests a deliberate ‘machined’ aesthetic aimed at impactful branding and titling.
At larger sizes the distinctive corner cuts and interior apertures become a defining stylistic feature, while in smaller settings those tight counters and dense joins may visually fill in. The design’s strong diagonals create a pronounced directional flow across words, emphasizing motion and impact.