Serif Other Ufve 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Colburn' by Ilham Herry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, industrial, retro, assertive, headline, impact, athletic tone, industrial styling, display texture, rounded corners, flared terminals, ink-trap hints, squared counters, blocky.
A heavy, compactly constructed serif with squared, rounded-corner geometry and mostly monolinear strokes. Letterforms rely on broad, flat joins and small flared wedges at terminals rather than delicate bracketed serifs, giving a hard-edged, engineered feel. Counters tend toward rectangular or squarish shapes (notably in O, Q, 0, and 8), and curves are often tamed into chamfered arcs. Spacing reads slightly tight and purposeful, supporting dense set lines at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines and short text where its dense, blocky forms can deliver strong impact—such as sports branding, event posters, packaging, and bold signage. It can work for subheads or pull quotes, but its tight, squared texture is most effective when given room and used at larger sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, mixing retro signage energy with a modern, machined toughness. It feels sporty and action-oriented, with a crisp, no-nonsense presence that favors impact over subtlety.
The design appears intended to blend serif cues with a streamlined, industrial construction, prioritizing visual strength and a distinctive, squared rhythm. Its flared terminals and rounded corners suggest a deliberate, decorative twist aimed at attention-grabbing display typography.
Distinctive details include squared bowls and apertures, a blocky S with flattened curvature, and a Q and 2 that emphasize angular, cut-in strokes. Lowercase forms keep the same rigid, squared logic, reinforcing consistency between cases and contributing to a cohesive, poster-like texture in text.