Print Otwa 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, apparel, energetic, expressive, rugged, casual, confident, handmade feel, attention grabbing, dynamic motion, casual emphasis, brushy, textured, dry-brush, slanted, angular.
An expressive, brush-pen styled alphabet with a consistent rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and tapered with medium contrast, showing dry-brush texture and slightly rough edges that suggest fast, pressure-driven movement. Letterforms are mostly unconnected, with simplified construction and angular turns, while rounded shapes stay open and slightly compressed. The overall rhythm is lively and uneven in a controlled way, prioritizing gesture over precision.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where the brush texture and slanted movement can be appreciated. It can also work for apparel graphics or brand accents, but long passages of small text may feel busy due to the rugged edges and compact forms.
The font conveys a bold, spontaneous tone—like quick marker or brush lettering used to grab attention. Its textured strokes and brisk slant read as energetic and human, balancing friendliness with a bit of grit.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering with visible texture and pressure changes, delivering an informal display voice that feels handmade and immediate.
Uppercase and lowercase share a similar brushed construction, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive. Numerals and capitals carry strong, poster-like silhouettes, while the smaller lowercase keeps a tight, note-like footprint; the texture becomes more noticeable at larger sizes.