Sans Other Elfa 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, sports branding, gaming ui, tech, sporty, futuristic, assertive, aggressive, speed emphasis, tech styling, impact display, strong silhouette, angular, oblique, blocky, geometric, chamfered.
A heavy, oblique sans with squared, geometric construction and pronounced chamfered corners. Strokes stay broadly uniform, with tight interior counters and wedge-like terminals that create a forward-leaning, speed-oriented rhythm. Curves are minimized into faceted arcs (notably in C/G/S), while bowls and apertures are compact and often rectangular. The lowercase follows the same engineered logic, with single-storey forms and simplified joins, producing a sturdy, mechanical texture in lines of text.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, logos, posters, and product branding where a fast, technical character is desired. It can also work for gaming or interface accents and short callouts, especially when set large enough to preserve interior clarity.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and tech-driven—closer to racing graphics, sci‑fi interfaces, and action branding than to neutral editorial typography. Its sharp angles and compressed counters project urgency and impact, with a distinctly synthetic, engineered feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, forward-motion aesthetic through oblique stance, angular geometry, and compact counters. Its simplified, faceted letterforms prioritize a strong silhouette and energetic rhythm for contemporary, tech-leaning display typography.
The numerals and capitals read especially strong for display use, with distinctive angular silhouettes and tight counters that emphasize solidity. Because many forms rely on faceting and closed shapes, small sizes can look dense, while larger sizes highlight the crisp geometry and slanted momentum.