Serif Other Ubma 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, display, titles, branding, gothic, art deco, occult, vintage, dramatic, dramatic display, stylized gothic, deco fusion, title impact, angular, spiky, condensed, high-waisted, geometric.
A tightly condensed decorative serif with tall, rigid verticals and sharply notched, wedge-like serifs. Strokes are largely monolinear in feel but show subtle modulation at joins and terminals, giving a crisp, engraved look rather than pure geometric construction. Many glyphs feature squared bowls, narrow apertures, and hard corners, with occasional cut-in or stepped details that emphasize a mechanical, architectural rhythm. Proportions are tall and lean with a notably small x-height, long ascenders, and compact counters, producing an overall narrow, high-tension texture in text.
This font is strongest in display settings such as posters, book or album titles, game/film branding, and event graphics where a dramatic, stylized voice is desired. It can work for short pull quotes or label-style headings when set with extra spacing; extended body copy will likely feel dense due to the compressed forms and tight counters.
The design reads as theatrical and arcane, mixing blackletter severity with streamlined, Deco-like geometry. Its sharp terminals and compressed cadence create a brooding, mysterious tone well suited to dark fantasy, horror, or retro show-card atmospheres.
The letterforms appear intended to blend historical gothic cues with a more geometric, constructed silhouette, creating a distinctive decorative serif for high-impact titling. The emphasis on verticality, sharp serifs, and angular bowls suggests a design aimed at creating an intense, ritualistic mood while remaining structurally consistent across the alphabet.
In the sample text, the tight spacing and small interior counters make the face feel best when given generous tracking or used at larger sizes. Distinctive uppercase construction and pointed diagonals (notably in letters like V/W/X) reinforce a formal, emblematic presence rather than everyday readability.