Serif Other Ubho 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, book covers, art deco, vintage, theatrical, eccentric, stylized, display impact, space saving, vintage flavor, distinct identity, signage feel, flared serifs, tapered strokes, top-heavy, geometric, compressed.
A stylized serif with compressed proportions and strong vertical emphasis. Strokes are mostly low-contrast with subtle tapering, and terminals finish in crisp, flared wedge-like serifs that create a chiseled, slightly calligraphic edge. Many letters show distinctive top weighting and abrupt transitions where vertical stems meet short horizontal or diagonal joins, giving the forms a constructed, display-driven rhythm. The lowercase is compact with a controlled x-height, a single-storey “a,” narrow apertures, and tall ascenders/descenders; the numerals are similarly condensed and angular, keeping a consistent, poster-like color across text.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, and book covers where its condensed stance and flared detailing can be appreciated. It can work for short editorial callouts or titles, but the dense, narrow rhythm is most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone feels Art Deco–leaning and vintage, with a theatrical, signage-oriented personality. Its sharp flares and condensed stance suggest formality and drama more than neutrality, making it read as curated and characterful rather than utilitarian.
The font appears intended as a decorative serif for impactful, space-efficient typography, combining condensed proportions with flared terminals to evoke a vintage, crafted look. Its consistent low-contrast structure and stylized joins point toward use in branding and display settings where a distinctive historical or theatrical flavor is desired.
In running text the tight widths and narrow counters create a dense texture, while the pronounced flared serifs and tapered joins add sparkle at larger sizes. The design’s distinctive construction makes individual letterforms memorable, especially in capitals and the more idiosyncratic shapes like J, Q, W, and the numerals.