Print Peniv 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, social media, playful, handmade, quirky, friendly, casual, handmade charm, casual display, compact impact, friendly tone, rounded, organic, bouncy, inked, irregular.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with chunky strokes and soft, rounded terminals. Letterforms are narrow and tall with gently uneven contours, creating a natural, inked rhythm rather than geometric precision. Curves are slightly pinched in places and verticals often show subtle wobble, while counters stay open enough for clarity. Spacing is moderately tight and the overall texture is dark and lively, with small inconsistencies that reinforce the handwritten character.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as headlines, poster text, packaging callouts, stickers, and social media graphics. It also works well for branding accents where a friendly handmade voice is desired, especially at medium to large sizes where the subtle irregularities read as intentional texture.
The font feels warm, informal, and a bit mischievous—like quick marker lettering used for labels, notes, or playful headlines. Its bouncy narrow shapes and imperfect stroke edges give it a personable, DIY tone that reads as approachable rather than polished.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand printing with a bold marker-like presence, prioritizing personality and rhythm over strict uniformity. Its narrow, tall proportions suggest a goal of fitting energetic display text into compact horizontal space while keeping a casual, human feel.
Uppercase forms tend to be tall and simple with occasional quirky proportions, while lowercase includes casual single-storey constructions and a handwritten bounce. Numerals follow the same narrow, rounded logic and maintain a consistent weight, helping the set look cohesive in mixed text.