Serif Other Ubbo 9 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak) and 'Harsey' and 'Hipsterious' by Letterhend (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, circus, vintage, playful, poster, space saving, display impact, retro feel, sign lettering, high contrast, bracketed serifs, flared strokes, condensed, compact spacing.
A condensed serif with tall proportions, compact sidebearings, and a pronounced vertical rhythm. Strokes are generally even in weight but show subtle flaring and tapered terminals, with small bracketed serifs that read as slightly wedge-like rather than slabby. Curves are tight and upright, with narrow bowls and counters; the lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike structure while the caps maintain a strong, columnar silhouette. Numerals are similarly narrow and sturdy, designed to align cleanly in dense settings.
Best suited to posters, headlines, signage, and bold titling where space is limited but impact is needed. It can also work for branding and packaging that benefits from a vintage or Western-leaning voice, especially in short phrases or all-caps settings.
The overall tone feels old-fashioned and theatrical, with a show-poster energy that nods to Western and turn-of-the-century display lettering. Its narrow, emphatic shapes create a confident, attention-getting voice that can feel both nostalgic and playful.
This font appears designed to deliver a compact, high-impact display serif that recalls historical poster and sign lettering while remaining structurally simple and consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
The design emphasizes verticals and tight apertures, which helps it stay cohesive in all-caps and headline use. The combination of condensed width and decorative serif/taper details gives it a distinctive display character without becoming overly ornate.