Sans Other Uljy 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, game ui, album art, angular, edgy, fantasy, runic, hand-hewn, world-building, dramatic display, carved effect, stylization, atmosphere, faceted, spiky, sharp, irregular, chiseled.
This typeface is built from narrow, angular strokes with faceted joins and frequent diagonal cuts, giving letters a carved, chiseled silhouette. Curves are minimized in favor of kinked or segmented forms, with pointed terminals and occasional hooked descenders that add a lively, irregular rhythm. Counters are often squarish or polygonal, and many glyphs lean on asymmetrical details and wedge-like notches, making the overall texture jagged and energetic rather than smooth. Numerals and capitals share the same broken-stroke logic, producing a cohesive, icon-like alphabet with deliberate roughness.
Best suited to display use such as titles, headers, posters, and packaging where the angular texture can read clearly. It also fits game interfaces, fantasy/horror branding, and event graphics that benefit from a carved or rune-like voice. For longer text, it will perform best at larger sizes with generous spacing to keep the spiky forms from clumping.
The tone reads as dramatic and archaic, evoking runes, carved signage, or fantasy world-building. Its sharp angles and spurred terminals create an aggressive, high-energy feel that suits ominous, mystical, or “weapon-etched” aesthetics. The irregularities add a handmade character that feels more atmospheric than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to translate a carved, hand-cut look into a consistent sans construction, prioritizing atmosphere and distinctive silhouettes over neutrality. Its repeated diagonal cuts, pointed terminals, and faceted counters suggest a deliberate effort to evoke an ancient or fantastical mood while remaining readable in short bursts.
In paragraph settings the strong angular modulation creates a distinctive zig-zag word shape and noticeable sparkle, especially around diagonals and pointed terminals. Distinctive letterforms (including sharply notched bowls and hooked descenders) help create personality, but the busy detailing can become visually dominant at smaller sizes or in long passages.