Serif Other Fumy 9 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, branding, packaging, dramatic, theatrical, art deco, gothic, editorial, headline impact, vintage flavor, poster display, dramatic tone, space saving, wedge serifs, flared strokes, vertical stress, condensed, sculpted.
A condensed serif display face with strongly vertical proportions and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes terminate in sharp, wedge-like serifs and tapered fins, giving many letters a carved, flared look rather than bracketed, book-style serifs. Curves are tight and pinched, counters are narrow, and joins often resolve into pointed ink-trap-like corners that emphasize a chiseled rhythm. The overall color is dark and punchy, with tall caps and a compact lowercase that maintains clear, crisp edges in the sample text.
Best used for short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, headlines, mastheads, book or album covers, and brand marks where its condensed width and sharp contrast can carry the composition. It also suits packaging and event materials that benefit from a vintage, dramatic voice. For longer text, it works more reliably as a display accent (pull quotes, section titles) than as body copy.
The font reads as dramatic and stylized, with a distinct period flavor that nods to vintage poster lettering and Art Deco-era display typography. Its sharp terminals and sculptural contrast create a sense of suspense and ceremony—suited to titles meant to feel bold, mysterious, or grand. The tone is more theatrical than neutral, prioritizing character over quiet readability.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display serif that compresses width while amplifying contrast and terminal flair. Its wedge serifs and sculpted joins suggest an aim to evoke classic show-card and poster traditions with a contemporary crispness. The consistent verticality and controlled spacing indicate it’s built to stack well in tight headline layouts.
Several glyphs show distinctive tapered cuts and angled terminals (notably in S, G, and the diagonals), which creates a lively sparkle in headlines but can make long passages feel busy. Numerals match the vertical emphasis and contrast, helping maintain a consistent headline texture. The ampersand is compact and angular, aligned with the same carved, wedge-driven detailing.