Serif Other Ubbu 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, art deco, vintage, elegant, theatrical, period evocation, space-saving display, distinctive voice, poster impact, high-waisted, tapered stems, wedge serifs, rounded terminals, condensed.
This typeface is strongly condensed with tall, high-waisted letterforms and a crisp vertical rhythm. Stems are predominantly straight and clean, with modest contrast and frequent tapering into small wedge-like serifs and flared terminals. Curves are narrow and upright, with rounded bowls that stay tight to the vertical axis, producing a compact, columnar silhouette. The lowercase keeps a normal-looking x-height relative to the ascenders, while details like the single-storey a and g and the teardrop/ball-like terminals on several characters reinforce a constructed, display-oriented feel.
It performs best in display settings such as headlines, posters, pull quotes, branding marks, and packaging where its condensed proportions and decorative serif treatment can be appreciated. The tight width makes it useful when space is limited while still aiming for a distinctive, vintage-flavored presence.
The overall tone reads as vintage and theatrical, with a clear Art Deco sensibility—sleek, tall, and slightly ornamental without becoming overly fussy. It conveys sophistication and period character, lending an editorial or poster-like polish to short phrases and headlines.
The design appears intended to evoke early 20th-century display typography through condensed proportions, controlled contrast, and stylized serif/terminal shaping, prioritizing personality and vertical elegance for prominent text.
Numerals and capitals share the same narrow architecture, creating a uniform, sign-like cadence. The design’s distinctive terminals and high crossbar placements give words a stylized, elongated texture that becomes a key part of the visual voice.