Sans Other Unvi 9 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, headlines, signage, industrial, typewriter, noir, utilitarian, hand-inked, compact economy, industrial flavor, vintage wear, analog texture, condensed, monoline, stenciled, wiry, roughened.
A condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and small counters, set on a steady vertical rhythm. Strokes appear slightly irregular, with subtle roughness and uneven terminals that mimic ink drag or worn printing. Curves are squarish and economical, and several forms show small breaks or flattened joins that read as lightly stenciled or mechanically constrained. Overall spacing is tight and the silhouette stays lean, giving text a compact, column-like texture.
Well suited for compact headlines, posters, and packaging where a tall, condensed voice helps fit more content without losing presence. It also works for labels, signage, and editorial callouts that benefit from an industrial or archival feel. The textured stroke quality is most effective at larger sizes where the wear reads as intentional character.
The font conveys an industrial, utilitarian mood with a hint of vintage grit. Its restrained geometry and worn details suggest labeling, cataloging, and archived documentation rather than polished corporate branding. The tone can also feel noir or “found type,” like stamped or over-inked lettering.
The design appears intended to blend a pragmatic sans framework with subtle wear and mechanical constraints, evoking stamped, typed, or lightly stenciled lettering. It prioritizes compactness and a consistent vertical cadence while adding just enough roughness to feel atmospheric and analog.
In the sample text, the irregular stroke edges add character at display sizes and can create a textured color across lines. The condensed build emphasizes verticality, and the simplified shapes keep a consistent, functional rhythm even with the distressed nuances.