Print Upmud 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, whimsical, approachability, informality, playfulness, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, bouncy, quirky, soft, cartoonish.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with chunky strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letters have a slightly uneven, organic rhythm, with subtle wobble in verticals and curves that keeps the texture lively without becoming messy. Proportions are condensed overall, with narrow bowls and tight counters, while widths vary per character to preserve a natural, drawn feel. Uppercase forms are simple and sturdy; lowercase shows single-storey shapes and clear, open construction that reads well at display and short-text sizes.
Works best for headlines, short blurbs, and attention-grabbing copy where a friendly, hand-made voice is desirable—such as kids-oriented materials, casual branding, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics. For longer text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where the condensed shapes and tight counters stay clear.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a childlike, doodled energy that feels informal and conversational. Its rounded shapes and gentle irregularities suggest friendliness and humor rather than precision or formality.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, hand-lettered presence that feels informal and approachable, combining a compact footprint with a lively, drawn texture. The consistent rounding and simplified forms suggest an intention toward quick readability while maintaining a playful personality.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and compact, contributing to a punchy, poster-like color on the page. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic with rounded contours and slightly irregular curves, matching the alphabet’s casual consistency.