Sans Other Uhjy 9 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logotypes, packaging, retro, theatrical, quirky, noir, eccentric, compact display, retro voice, expressive sans, headline economy, stylized utility, condensed, calligraphic, monolinear, angular, tall x-less.
A condensed, right-leaning sans with tall ascenders and a noticeably small x-height. Strokes are thin and crisply drawn, with a pen-like modulation that creates sharp hairline joins and occasional thicker vertical emphasis. Counters are narrow and upright, terminals tend to be squared or lightly hooked, and many forms show angular, bracketless construction rather than rounded geometry. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with variable character widths and distinctive, idiosyncratic shapes in letters like J, Q, and the numerals.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, poster typography, branding wordmarks, packaging, and editorial pull quotes where its condensed, stylized forms can be appreciated. It can also work for short subheads or captions when a distinctive, retro flavor is desired, but it is less optimized for long-form reading.
The tone feels vintage and a bit dramatic—evoking old playbills, mid‑century display lettering, or noir-era titling. Its narrow stance and stylized details add a quirky, theatrical personality that reads more expressive than neutral.
The design appears intended to provide a compact, attention-grabbing sans voice with a vintage, hand-drawn/pen-influenced character. Its narrow proportions and expressive construction prioritize personality and efficient headline setting over neutrality.
In text settings the high verticality and small x-height give a spiky texture, with capitals carrying much of the visual presence. The digit set follows the same narrow, stylized logic, helping headlines and short bursts of copy maintain a consistent, poster-like character.