Serif Other Pufu 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, editorial headlines, title cards, packaging, book covers, vintage, theatrical, noir, quirky, bookish, period flavor, display impact, space saving, distinctive voice, editorial tone, condensed, spurred, bracketing, high waist, vertical stress.
A tightly condensed serif with elongated vertical proportions and a prominent, high-waisted crossbar structure that emphasizes height. Strokes show clear contrast with strong vertical stress, paired with small, bracketed serifs and occasional spurred terminals that give the outlines a slightly ornamental, engraved feel. Curves are narrow and controlled, counters are compact, and the overall rhythm is upright and steady, with distinctive letterforms (notably in S, G, and the ampersand) that lean toward display use rather than neutral text.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display settings such as posters, title treatments, book covers, and packaging where its condensed height can save space while staying eye-catching. It can work for pull quotes or subheads in editorial layouts when set with ample tracking and line spacing to keep the texture from becoming too dense.
The font evokes turn-of-the-century display typography—part Victorian, part early cinema title card—combining formality with a touch of eccentricity. Its condensed, towering stance reads confident and dramatic, while the quirky terminals and narrow bowls add a slightly mysterious, noir-like character.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic condensed serif display forms with an idiosyncratic, decorative twist. Its narrow proportions, high contrast cues, and spurred details prioritize personality and historical flavor over invisibility, aiming for strong recognition in titles and branding.
The numerals follow the same tall, compressed logic and read clearly at display sizes, with distinctive shapes that feel period-informed. In running text, the tight width and compact counters create a dense texture, making it most effective when given generous size and leading.