Print Fudup 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Transcript' by Colophon Foundry, 'Aaux Next Cond' by Positype, 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, comics, grungy, playful, handmade, rowdy, comic, handmade feel, distressed texture, high impact, informal branding, poster punch, rough edge, chunky, blobby, irregular, inked.
A heavy, chunky display face with hand-drawn, irregular contours and noticeably rough edges. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear, with soft, rounded joins and occasional dents and flats that give each glyph a cut-out, inked look. Counters are compact and sometimes uneven, and letterforms vary in width and internal spacing, creating an animated, bouncy rhythm across words. Numerals match the same bold mass and slightly lopsided construction, keeping the overall texture dense and tactile.
Well-suited for posters, headlines, and short statements where bold presence and personality are desired. It can work effectively on packaging, stickers, event promos, and casual branding that benefits from a handmade, slightly rough aesthetic. For best results, use at larger sizes and allow generous spacing when setting longer lines.
The font projects a gritty, playful energy—part messy marker, part rough-cut stencil. Its uneven silhouettes and lively rhythm feel informal and expressive, with a slightly mischievous, DIY attitude that stands out immediately at display sizes.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, hand-inked lettering with a deliberately imperfect, distressed finish, prioritizing expressive texture and visual impact over strict consistency. Its bold, compact shapes aim to create strong spot color and an energetic, informal tone in display typography.
The texture reads as intentionally distressed rather than cleanly geometric, so the visual “noise” becomes a key feature of the style. In running text, the strong black mass and irregular sidebearings create a punchy, poster-like color, best used where character and impact matter more than refined regularity.