Sans Other Efmal 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, merchandise, playful, punchy, retro, casual, cartoony, attention-grabbing, friendly impact, energetic motion, display voice, rounded, soft corners, swashy, bouncy, informal.
A very heavy, right-leaning sans with broad proportions and rounded, blunted terminals. Letterforms are built from chunky, low-contrast strokes with a slightly wavy baseline feel and lively, irregular internal shaping that keeps the texture from becoming rigid. Counters are generally open and generous for the weight, with compact joins and simplified details that read cleanly at display sizes. The figures match the letters’ buoyant construction, with smooth curves and a consistent slanted stance throughout.
This font is best suited to short, high-impact text where character is the priority—posters, punchy headlines, product packaging, bold branding moments, and merchandise graphics. It can also work for playful UI or signage when used at larger sizes, where its rounded shapes and open counters remain legible.
The overall tone is upbeat and humorous, with a sporty, poster-like energy. Its chunky forms and animated slant suggest friendliness and motion, making it feel more like a headline voice than a neutral workhorse. The style leans toward nostalgic, mid-century-inspired display lettering without becoming strictly script or brush.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility with a friendly, animated voice—combining a heavy display presence with soft, approachable shapes. It prioritizes expressive rhythm and motion over strict geometric regularity, aiming for memorable, attention-grabbing typography in branding and promotional contexts.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and airy for such a dense weight, helping maintain clarity in the sample text. The design’s personality comes through in the slightly elastic curves and angled cuts, which create a rhythmic, hand-drawn impression while staying firmly within a sans structure.