Print Fobay 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block and 'Cern' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, craft branding, stickers, handmade, rustic, playful, rough, casual, handmade texture, casual display, human warmth, imperfect charm, worn, textured, brushy, organic, irregular.
A bold, hand-drawn print style with uneven stroke edges and visibly textured contours that mimic dry brush or ink on rough paper. Letterforms lean on simple, sturdy shapes with slightly inconsistent proportions and spacing, creating an intentionally imperfect rhythm. Curves are rounded but not smooth, and straight strokes show subtle waviness and nicks, giving the overall silhouette a cut-and-pressed look rather than a polished outline.
This font works best for short-to-medium display copy where texture and personality are an asset: posters, event titles, packaging, café or maker branding, and bold social graphics. It can also add a handmade accent to pull quotes or section headers, especially when paired with a cleaner text face.
The tone feels informal and human, with a slightly gritty, DIY character. Its roughened edges and lively irregularities suggest a friendly, handmade attitude that reads as playful and a bit rebellious rather than refined.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-painted lettering in a repeatable digital form, prioritizing personality and tactile texture over strict uniformity. Its controlled irregularity aims to keep words energetic and approachable while remaining clearly legible at display sizes.
Uppercase forms are compact and sturdy, while lowercase includes single-storey constructions (notably a and g) that reinforce the casual, drawn quality. Numerals share the same worn texture and simplified geometry, maintaining a consistent voice across letters and figures.