Sans Other Tihy 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, title cards, art deco, theatrical, noir, posterlike, retro, space saving, display impact, retro styling, signature texture, stylized identity, condensed, vertical, high-contrast, cut-in, gapped strokes.
This typeface is an extremely condensed, vertically oriented sans with consistently dark, near-uniform strokes and sharp terminals. Many characters are constructed from split stems and narrow interior gaps, giving letters a segmented, stencil-like feel while maintaining clean, straight-sided geometry. Curves are tightly drawn and often appear as two opposing verticals with minimal rounding, creating a rhythmic pattern of slits and columns across words. Counters are small and elongated, and the overall texture is dense and graphic rather than airy.
Best suited for display contexts such as posters, headlines, title treatments, and branding where a tall, stylized wordmark can take center stage. It can work well on packaging and editorial openers that want a vintage-modern, Deco-leaning voice. For extended reading or small UI sizes, the narrow proportions and internal gaps are likely to be more decorative than functional.
The overall tone feels Art Deco and stage-poster inspired, with a sleek, dramatic presence. Its narrow, cut-in construction lends a noir or cabaret sensibility—stylish, slightly ominous, and attention-seeking. The repeated vertical gaps create a mechanical, architectural cadence that reads as retro-modern and intentionally display-driven.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in minimal horizontal space, using segmented strokes and tight curves to create a signature vertical rhythm. It prioritizes style, silhouette, and graphic texture over neutral readability, aiming for a distinctive display identity that evokes classic Deco signage and theatrical typography.
The segmented construction introduces distinctive silhouettes for many letters (especially rounded forms), but the tight apertures and interior slits can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. Spacing and rhythm are dominated by vertical strokes, producing a strong striped pattern in lines of text that becomes a key part of the look.