Sans Other Efbim 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arlette' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, merchandise, playful, retro, punchy, sporty, cartoonish, impact, motion, friendly display, retro appeal, handmade feel, rounded, chunky, bouncy, energetic, compact counters.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with chunky strokes and softly rounded joins. Letterforms are wide and slightly irregular in rhythm, with angled terminals that suggest a brush-cut or speed-lettered construction rather than rigid geometry. Counters are compact and often teardrop-like, creating strong black shapes with clear silhouettes at display sizes. The overall spacing feels lively and a bit elastic, with subtle per-glyph width differences that add motion and personality in text.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short statements where impact and motion are desirable. It also fits packaging, event graphics, sports or skate-inspired branding, and merchandise applications that benefit from a bold, upbeat display voice.
The font conveys an energetic, upbeat tone with a retro display feel. Its bold, slanted forms read as fast, friendly, and informal, leaning toward sporty and cartoon title aesthetics rather than corporate neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a dynamic italic stance and friendly, rounded massing. Its slightly irregular, hand-shaped details prioritize personality and momentum over strict typographic neutrality, aiming for attention-grabbing display typography.
Distinctive, sculpted shapes in characters like the rounded S, the looped g, and the heavy, curved numerals reinforce a hand-drawn sensibility. The strong slant and dense stroke mass can tighten readability in long passages, but it excels when used large where its bounce and texture are most apparent.