Serif Other Ubbe 13 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Iwan Reschniev' by FDI, 'Singo Sans' by Ferry Ardana Putra, 'Hillstown' by Letterhend, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, art deco, condensed, vintage, poster, theatrical, space saving, deco revival, headline impact, retro tone, brand voice, high contrast, bracketed serifs, tapered joins, tall caps, sharp terminals.
A tall, tightly condensed serif with pronounced vertical emphasis and compact counters. Strokes read largely even at first glance, but show subtle swelling and tapering at joins and terminals, giving a slightly engraved, high-contrast feel rather than a purely geometric build. Serifs are small and bracketed, with sharp wedge-like details that add a decorative edge without becoming slabby. Rounded letters are narrow and upright, and overall spacing feels disciplined, producing a strong, columnar rhythm in both capitals and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings where height and economy of width are advantages: posters, editorial headlines, signage, packaging fronts, and brand wordmarks. It can also work for short pull quotes or UI labels when a tall, condensed serif is desired, but its character is most effective at larger sizes.
The font conveys a vintage display tone with clear Art Deco and early-20th-century poster energy. Its narrow, tall silhouettes feel urban and theatrical, suggesting signage, marquees, and headline typography with a confident, slightly dramatic voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed serif with decorative, period-leaning detailing—combining a strong vertical rhythm with crisp terminals to stand out in titling and branding. The controlled proportions and consistent detailing suggest it was drawn to maintain legibility while still reading as distinctly stylized.
In text samples the condensed proportions create a dense typographic color, while the crisp serifs and tapered details keep letterforms distinct at larger sizes. The numerals share the same narrow, vertical stance, supporting consistent headline and titling composition.