Serif Other Ubde 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, gothic, mechanical, condensed, vintage, display, industrial flavor, vintage character, crafted detail, angular, chamfered, ink-trap feel, high-waisted, monolinear.
A condensed serif with tall proportions, straight-sided stems, and predominantly angular construction. Corners are frequently chamfered into small flats, giving many rounds (like C, G, O, and 0) a faceted, octagonal feel rather than smooth curves. Serifs are small and sharp, often appearing as triangular or wedge-like terminals, while joins and inner corners show notched detailing that reads like subtle ink-traps. Lowercase forms keep a compact, high-waisted look with a relatively low x-height and short extenders, and the numerals share the same clipped, engineered geometry.
Best suited to headlines, short text, and display settings where its condensed stance and faceted details can be appreciated. It works well for branding, packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, engineered voice; for long reading, the tight width and angular texture are likely more effective in moderation.
The overall tone feels industrial and mechanical, with a hint of old-world Gothic signage. Its faceted curves and notched joins add a decorative, crafted personality that suggests utilitarian hardware, engraving, or vintage technical labeling rather than soft editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif cues with constructed, octagonal geometry and notched joins, creating a distinctive display face that nods to vintage industrial and Gothic-inspired lettering while remaining clean and consistent across glyphs.
Rhythm is tight and vertical, with strong rectangular counters and an intentionally constructed feel. The mixture of squared rounds and wedge terminals creates a distinctive texture in text, especially in words with many curved letters, where the faceting becomes a defining visual motif.