Serif Other Ubny 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, branding, condensed, elegant, dramatic, vintage, space-saving, display impact, editorial tone, refined branding, high-contrast, bracketed, sharp, airy, vertical.
A tightly condensed serif with strong vertical emphasis and crisp, compact proportions. Strokes show pronounced contrast: slender hairlines sit beside sturdier vertical stems, with small bracketed serifs and neatly tapered terminals. Counters are narrow and tall, giving the design an airy, columnar texture, while joins and curves stay controlled and smooth rather than calligraphic. Numerals and punctuation follow the same condensed rhythm, with clear, straight-sided forms and minimal ornament.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and mastheads where a condensed serif can add elegance while saving horizontal space. It can work well for magazine and fashion/editorial layouts, cultural posters, and refined branding systems that need a distinctive, high-contrast voice. For longer passages, it’s most effective at larger sizes where the fine details and tight counters remain clear.
The overall tone feels editorial and fashion-forward, with a hint of vintage display typography. Its tall, narrow silhouettes create a poised, slightly dramatic voice that reads as refined and intentional rather than neutral. The sharp contrast and disciplined spacing suggest sophistication and a curated, upscale mood.
The design appears intended as a space-efficient display serif that delivers a polished, high-fashion presence through condensed proportions and controlled contrast. Its consistent vertical rhythm and restrained detailing aim to balance drama with legibility, creating a recognizable editorial signature.
The font’s condensed width creates a strong vertical cadence, making word shapes look sleek and elongated. In continuous text it produces an even “striped” texture from the repeated vertical stems, while in headlines it delivers impact without relying on heavy weight. Round letters remain narrow, and diagonals (like in V/W/X) are kept taut to preserve the condensed color.