Serif Other Ukba 14 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Branding SF' by Latinotype, 'Size' by SD Fonts, and 'Robusta' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, titles, packaging, gothic, authoritative, vintage, dramatic, ornate, historical tone, display impact, gothic feel, engraved look, blackletter-leaning, engraved, angular, beveled, spurred.
A decorative serif display face built from tall, compact letterforms with a strong vertical emphasis and tightly controlled sidebearings. Strokes are predominantly straight and firm, with sharp internal corners and frequent chamfered or notched terminals that create a cut, faceted silhouette. Serifs and spurs appear as small wedge-like projections rather than broad slabs, and many curves are simplified into angular arcs, giving counters a polygonal feel. Overall rhythm is dense and punchy, with pronounced tops and feet that read like engraved caps.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, title treatments, logotypes, and packaging where a historic, gothic flavor is desired. It also works well for short emphatic phrases on signage or labels, especially when set with extra spacing to preserve clarity.
The tone is gothic and commanding, evoking old-world printing, signage, and ceremonial typography. Its hard edges and carved-looking terminals add a stern, dramatic voice that feels historical and slightly intimidating rather than friendly or casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, traditional display voice by combining serif structure with blackletter-like angularity and engraved, chamfered detailing. Its emphasis on hard cuts, spurs, and compressed proportions suggests a focus on impact and period character over extended-text neutrality.
Uppercase characters carry the strongest personality, with distinctive spur placement and crisp chamfers that remain consistent across the set. In longer lines the texture becomes dark and blocky, so it benefits from generous tracking or larger sizes to keep shapes from visually clumping.