Serif Other Ubja 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book titling, packaging, posters, branding, historic, editorial, formal, scholarly, inscriptional, engraved look, heritage tone, display clarity, text utility, beveled, flared, chamfered, angular, calligraphic.
This serif design combines crisp, angular construction with subtly flared terminals and wedge-like serifs. Curves are frequently flattened or faceted into chamfered corners (notably in C, G, O, Q, and the numerals), giving the outlines an almost engraved, polygonal feel. Stems hold fairly even weight with modest modulation, and the joins stay sharp and clean rather than bracketed. Uppercase forms are narrow and disciplined, while the lowercase introduces more traditional, bookish shapes with compact bowls and pronounced, slightly pointed terminals, producing a lively texture in text.
It works well in headlines, book covers, and titling where its engraved, faceted character can be appreciated at display sizes. In longer passages it remains legible, making it a viable choice for editorial pull quotes, chapter openers, and packaging or branding that aims for a traditional, crafted impression.
The overall tone reads as historic and editorial, with an inscriptional, slightly gothic-leaning severity softened by readable text rhythm. Its faceted curves and chiseled terminals suggest craftsmanship and authority, lending a formal, old-world voice suitable for serious or atmospheric messaging.
The design appears intended to bridge classical serif readability with a decorative, chiseled silhouette. By treating rounds as faceted forms and using wedge terminals throughout, it creates a distinctive voice that feels both archival and graphic, suitable for projects seeking historical resonance without resorting to overt ornament.
Distinctive details include octagonal counters and squared-off rounds, plus a consistent use of small triangular notches and wedge endings that unify capitals, lowercase, and figures. The numerals follow the same faceted logic (e.g., 0 and 8 with clipped corners), helping the font feel cohesive across alphanumerics.