Serif Other Ubta 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Beachwood' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, packaging, art deco, modernist, industrial, elegant, display impact, period modern, space saving, refined geometry, condensed, flared, rounded corners, tall caps, crisp.
A condensed serif with tall, monolinear strokes and subtly flared terminals that read as sharpened, tapered serifs rather than brackets. Curves are squared off with rounded corners, giving bowls and counters a rectilinear, softened-geometry feel (notably in C, O, Q, and numerals). The uppercase is statuesque and vertical, with compact apertures and a disciplined, even rhythm; the lowercase follows suit with straight-sided stems and simple, restrained detailing. Overall spacing looks steady and controlled, with a consistent stroke color that stays clean at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, poster typography, and brand marks where a tall, condensed serif can create presence without heavy weight. It can also work well for magazine display settings, packaging titles, and short pull quotes where its geometric curves and flared terminals add character while staying readable.
The face conveys a period-modern, Art Deco–leaning tone: sleek, structured, and slightly theatrical without becoming ornate. Its narrow stance and crisp, flared terminals create a confident, metropolitan feel suited to stylish headlines and curated branding.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif cues with streamlined geometric construction, creating a decorative-but-controlled display face. Its condensed proportions and softened rectilinear curves suggest an aim for high impact in tight spaces while maintaining a refined, period-inspired voice.
Distinctive details include a squared, inset look to rounded forms, a long-tailed Q, and numerals that echo the same rounded-rectangle construction. The sample text shows good continuity between caps, lowercase, and figures, maintaining a uniform vertical cadence and a composed, editorial texture.