Sans Other Urby 9 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, ui display, packaging, futuristic, playful, clean, techy, minimal, distinctive branding, modern clarity, friendly tech, display emphasis, rounded, geometric, open counters, soft terminals, airy.
A rounded geometric sans with a single-stroke feel and generous internal space. Curves are drawn as clean arcs with softened, often slightly open terminals, giving many bowls and counters an intentionally unsealed look. Straight strokes stay simple and verticals are steady, while diagonals (notably in V/W/X/Y) introduce sharp angles that contrast with the otherwise smooth construction. Overall spacing is comfortable and the rhythm is light and airy, with distinctive, stylized letterforms that remain broadly legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, logos, posters, and short UI or product copy where its distinctive open-rounded construction can be appreciated. It can work for wayfinding-style labels or tech-themed packaging when set with ample tracking and size, but it is less ideal for long passages where the stylized openings may become visually busy.
The font reads as modern and friendly with a subtly futuristic, interface-like character. Its open shapes and rounded corners soften the tone, making it feel approachable and a bit whimsical rather than strictly corporate. The mix of clean geometry and quirky openings adds a designed, contemporary personality that suits tech-forward or experimental branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, modern sans foundation with a signature twist: rounded geometry combined with deliberately open terminals and simplified joins. This creates a recognizable voice for contemporary branding and display typography while maintaining an overall tidy, minimal structure.
Several glyphs emphasize open joins and clipped terminals, producing a consistent “broken loop” motif across rounds (e.g., C, G, O/Q-like forms) and some lowercase bowls. The overall effect is cohesive and intentional, but the stylization can become more pronounced in dense text, where the open counters and distinctive diagonals draw attention.