Serif Other Umdi 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Flange' by Berthold, 'Fathom' by Device, 'Emeritus' by District, 'Crostea' by Drizy Font, 'FF Clan' by FontFont, 'Jakobenz' by Grezline Studio, and 'ITC Quorum' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, school identity, posters, headlines, logos, collegiate, gothic, heritage, assertive, ceremonial, tradition, impact, emblems, authority, legibility, blackletter-influenced, angular, chamfered, beveled, octagonal.
A very heavy, upright display face built from compact, blocky letterforms with sharply chamfered corners and faceted curves. Strokes maintain an even, low-contrast weight, while many bowls and counters resolve into octagonal or notched shapes rather than smooth rounds. The serifs are short and wedge-like, often integrated as angular terminals that reinforce a carved, stencil-like rhythm. Proportions lean tall with a substantial x-height, and spacing reads tight and dense in text, producing a strong, uninterrupted texture.
This font is best suited to high-impact display work such as sports branding, school or club identity systems, event posters, headlines, and logo marks where a traditional, authoritative voice is desired. It can also work for short bursts of copy on packaging or signage when a dense, emblem-like texture is beneficial.
The overall tone is bold and traditional, with a collegiate and blackletter-adjacent flavor that feels authoritative and ceremonial. Its angular construction suggests craftsmanship and permanence—more “carved” or “forged” than written—giving it a historic, emblematic presence.
The design appears intended to translate blackletter and collegiate signage traditions into a robust, highly legible block style, prioritizing strong silhouettes, crisp corners, and a uniform weight for maximum impact in display sizes.
Uppercase forms are particularly monolithic and geometric, while the lowercase keeps the same faceted logic and heavy terminals, helping mixed-case settings stay cohesive. Numerals match the squared, cut-corner motif for consistent impact in headlines and badges.