Print Ubgon 9 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, greeting cards, playful, vintage, expressive, casual, lively, hand-lettered feel, display impact, retro charm, personal tone, brushy, calligraphic, bouncy, swashy, tapered.
A slanted, brush-leaning script with unconnected, print-style letterforms and a pronounced thick–thin stroke rhythm. Strokes taper to pointed terminals and occasional teardrop-like ends, with rounded bowls and softly flared entries that suggest pressure changes from a flexible pen or brush. Proportions are compact with small counters and a relatively low x-height, while ascenders and descenders add vertical drama and a jaunty baseline rhythm. Capitals carry more flourish than lowercase, and numerals follow the same angled, tapered, handwritten construction.
Works best for short to medium display copy where character and motion matter: posters, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and logo wordmarks with a handcrafted vibe. It can also suit pull quotes and section headers, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is spirited and personable, blending a retro sign-painting feel with casual handwritten charm. Its energetic slant and brushy modulation read as warm and attention-seeking rather than formal, giving text a lively, conversational voice.
The design appears intended to mimic expressive hand lettering with brush-like pressure and a consistent forward slant, prioritizing personality and visual rhythm over strict regularity. Flourished capitals and tapered terminals help create a bold, vintage-leaning display presence while keeping an informal, approachable feel.
The texture is intentionally uneven in a hand-drawn way: stroke weight shifts within letters, curves tighten and open, and a few characters introduce subtle swashes that increase movement in longer lines. Spacing appears designed for display use, with letters that maintain clear individuality rather than connecting into cursive words.