Sans Other Efbif 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next', 'Squad', and 'Uni Neue' by Fontfabric; 'Branding' and 'Branding SF' by Latinotype; and 'Gardenia' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports graphics, playful, retro, energetic, sporty, friendly, impact, motion, approachability, display presence, retro flavor, oblique, chunky, rounded, soft corners, bouncy baseline.
A very heavy, oblique sans with compact, blocky forms and softened corners. Strokes are monolinear with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to be blunt or subtly rounded, creating a dense, ink-trap-free silhouette that holds together well at display sizes. The letterforms show a lively rhythm: counters are relatively tight, curves are generously swollen, and several glyphs (notably in the lowercase) have a slightly bouncy, cartoon-like construction. Numerals are similarly stout and rounded, with clear, simple shapes meant for impact rather than delicacy.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where weight and momentum are desirable—posters, storefront or event graphics, bold branding lockups, packaging callouts, and sporty or youth-oriented promotional materials. It can also work for social graphics and title treatments where a playful, high-impact texture is needed.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, combining a retro, poster-like presence with a friendly, comedic slant. Its heavy weight and oblique angle feel dynamic and forward-moving, suggesting motion and enthusiasm rather than formality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with an energetic, retro-leaning voice. By pairing a very heavy build with an oblique stance and softened shapes, it aims to feel approachable and fun while still reading as assertive and attention-grabbing.
In running text, the strong slant and tight internal spacing create a compact texture with pronounced dark mass, making it most comfortable when given generous tracking and line spacing. The mix of sturdy geometry and softened contours reads as intentionally stylized, prioritizing personality and punch over neutrality.