Sans Other Ulwa 9 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Helios Antique' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, airy, elegant, contemporary, minimal, refined, delicacy, modernity, stylishness, lightness, clarity, monoline, hairline, oblique, open counters, rounded terminals.
A delicate, monoline sans with a consistent forward slant and very thin stroke weight. Forms are built from smooth, near-circular curves and long, tapered-looking diagonals, producing a light, continuous rhythm. Counters are generally open and generous, with simplified construction in letters like a, g, and t, and understated, rounded terminals rather than abrupt cuts. Numerals follow the same spare geometry, staying slender and lightly drawn for a cohesive text color.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and display settings where its thin strokes can remain crisp and the slanted rhythm becomes a feature. It can work well for branding, packaging, and editorial layouts that want a refined, minimal voice; for long-form reading it benefits from comfortable sizing and adequate contrast with the background.
The overall tone is quiet and polished, leaning modern and design-forward rather than utilitarian. Its hairline presence and gentle curvature feel airy and sophisticated, with a slightly fashion/editorial sensibility.
This design appears intended to offer an ultra-light, stylish sans with a clear italic posture and clean geometric underpinnings. The simplified, open shapes suggest a focus on elegance and contemporary visual tone over strict neutrality.
The oblique angle is prominent enough to read as intentionally italic throughout, not just in a few glyphs. Curves stay smooth and consistent across upper- and lowercase, and the light stroke makes internal spaces and spacing relationships especially noticeable at text sizes.