Serif Other Ubka 2 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, branding, packaging, gothic, heraldic, medieval, stately, old-world, historic flavor, carved look, decorative impact, heraldic tone, angular, beveled, faceted, incised, blackletter-adjacent.
This typeface presents a decorative serif construction with sharply chamfered, faceted contours that make rounds read as octagonal forms. Strokes are largely even in thickness, with crisp, wedge-like terminals and small, pointed serifs that feel cut rather than drawn. The uppercase is tall and commanding with compact interior counters, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, upright structure with pronounced angular joins and a slightly condensed rhythm. Numerals follow the same beveled logic, favoring straight segments and clipped corners for a consistent, carved appearance.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, poster titles, labels, and identity work where a historic or ceremonial voice is desired. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, especially in themes like medieval, fantasy, or traditional craft branding.
The overall tone is Gothic and heraldic, evoking signage, crests, and historical print. Its hard edges and incised detailing create a formal, authoritative mood with a subtly rugged, crafted character.
The letterforms appear designed to translate a carved or engraved aesthetic into a consistent, repeatable typographic system. The emphasis on beveled geometry and pointed serif terminals suggests an intention to feel historical and ornamental while remaining structured and legible at display sizes.
The design relies on consistent corner cuts and pointed terminals to create texture, so it reads best when those details have room to resolve. In longer passages the dense, angular texture can become visually busy, but it excels at establishing a strong period atmosphere.