Sans Other Efkun 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, bouncy, comic, energetic, friendly, display impact, playful tone, youth appeal, informal branding, chunky, slanted, rounded, compact counters, soft corners.
This is a heavy, slanted sans with chunky, rounded forms and softly beveled terminals that give strokes a cut-paper feel. Letter shapes lean consistently and vary in width, creating an uneven, hand-drawn rhythm rather than a strictly modular construction. Counters are generally small and enclosed, with broad curves and simplified joins that keep the texture dense and bold on the page. The numerals and lowercase follow the same softened, slightly irregular geometry, maintaining a cohesive, animated silhouette across the set.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, bold headlines, product packaging, and playful branding where a lively voice is desired. It also works well for badges, labels, and social graphics that benefit from a dense, energetic typographic color. For extended reading or small UI text, it may feel heavy and crowded due to tight counters and the busy slanted rhythm.
The overall tone is lively and informal, with a buoyant, cartoon-leaning character. Its forward slant and exaggerated weight make it feel energetic and attention-seeking, while the rounded shapes keep it approachable rather than aggressive. The slight irregularity reads as human and playful, suited to upbeat messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fun, informal attitude—combining a strong, dark typographic color with softened, friendly shapes. Its irregular width and consistently slanted construction suggest a deliberate move away from strict neutrality toward a hand-made, animated display presence.
In the sample text, the dark color and tight internal spaces create strong headline impact but reduce clarity at smaller sizes. The slanted stance and variable widths produce a dynamic, uneven word shape, which adds personality but can make long paragraphs feel busy. Capitals are especially blocky and compact, contributing to a punchy, poster-like texture.