Sans Other Buniv 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, film titles, book covers, gothic, dramatic, formal, heraldic, cinematic, display impact, gothic revival, distinctive texture, thematic branding, angular, chiseled, knife-edge, flared, calligraphic.
A sharp, stylized display sans with chiseled terminals and pronounced wedge-like cuts that mimic pen or blade strokes. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation, with many joins and ends resolving into pointed spurs or tapered flares rather than flat caps. Uppercase forms feel wide and steady, while lowercase introduces more calligraphic inflection (notably in a, g, e, and s), giving the rhythm a lively, slightly irregular texture despite consistent construction. Counters are generally open and rounded, but frequently interrupted by angled notches and asymmetric details that emphasize directionality and motion.
Best suited to display settings where its carved, dramatic details can remain visible: poster headlines, title sequences, packaging, and branding for fantasy, gothic, or ceremonial themes. It works well for short phrases, logos, and large-format editorial titling, and is less appropriate for dense body text where the sharp modulation and notched terminals may reduce clarity.
The overall tone is darkly elegant and theatrical, suggesting medieval or gothic influences without fully committing to classic blackletter. Its knife-edged cuts and high drama read as assertive and ceremonial, lending a sense of ritual, fantasy, or vintage postercraft. The texture feels bold and attention-seeking, with a crafted, hand-informed edge rather than a neutral utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, sans-based interpretation of gothic/calligraphic energy—combining clean silhouettes with aggressive, chiseled terminal treatments to create a cinematic, emblematic voice. It prioritizes distinctive texture and stylistic impact over neutrality, aiming to stand out in titling and identity contexts.
Numerals and capitals carry especially strong diagonal cutting gestures (e.g., 1, 2, 4, 7), which can create a distinctive zig-zag sparkle in mixed copy. The wide stance and deep inktrap-like notches increase character, but the many spurs and angled terminals can visually tangle at small sizes or tight tracking, making spacing and size choice important.