Sans Other Efbon 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Deva Ideal' by DizajnDesign, 'FF Sanuk' by FontFont, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Achates' by Karandash, 'Corporative Sans Round Condensed' by Latinotype, and 'Gardenia' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, chunky, bouncy, retro, friendly, attention, friendliness, energy, informality, display impact, rounded, soft corners, cartoonish, energetic, informal.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact, rounded forms and softly flattened terminals. The shapes lean consistently forward and show a slightly irregular, hand-cut rhythm that makes strokes feel lively rather than mechanically uniform. Counters are tight but clear, curves are full and inflated, and joins are simplified, producing a chunky silhouette with strong spot color. Uppercase forms are broad and sturdy, while lowercase maintains simple, single-storey constructions and buoyant proportions that read well at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and playful branding where personality is more important than neutrality. It can work well for kids-oriented materials, casual event promotion, and bold social graphics, especially when set with generous spacing to keep counters open.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a comic, weekend-poster attitude. Its forward slant and chunky weight convey motion and enthusiasm, giving text a friendly, approachable voice that feels more playful than corporate.
This design appears intended as a cheerful, display-forward sans that prioritizes bold presence and a friendly, slightly handmade rhythm. The oblique stance and inflated shapes suggest it’s meant to add energy and approachability to titles and branding rather than serve as a quiet text face.
The font’s personality comes from subtle unevenness in angles and widths across letters, which adds charm and a handmade flavor without becoming messy. Numerals match the same inflated, poster-like geometry and sit comfortably alongside the letters for attention-grabbing settings.