Serif Other Ursa 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, album covers, packaging, gothic, medieval, dramatic, heraldic, vintage, historic evocation, decorative display, authority, impact, blackletter, angular, wedge serif, faceted, high-impact.
A decorative blackletter-inspired serif with heavy, faceted strokes and sharp triangular notches that read like cut or chiseled terminals. The letterforms are built from broad vertical masses with wedge-like serifs and intermittent spur details, producing a jagged, rhythmic silhouette. Curves are tightened into angular arcs, counters are relatively compact, and joins often form pointed inner corners, giving the overall texture a dark, blocky presence. Numerals and capitals share the same carved, ornamental construction, keeping the set visually consistent at display sizes.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, event titles, branding marks, album or book covers, and packaging where a gothic or historic voice is desired. It works especially well in short lines, titles, and wordmarks where the angular details and heavy texture can be appreciated.
The font conveys a medieval, gothic tone with a ceremonial, heraldic feel. Its sharp edges and dense color create a dramatic, slightly ominous mood associated with tradition, authority, and old-world craft.
The design appears intended to evoke blackletter traditions in a bold, simplified, high-impact way, prioritizing strong silhouettes and a carved ornamental character for attention-grabbing display typography.
In longer text the strong vertical emphasis and tight interior spaces create a pronounced, patterned texture rather than a smooth reading rhythm. The design leans on distinctive silhouettes and aggressive terminals, which helps short words and headings stand out clearly.