Print Esso 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, comics, event flyers, playful, handmade, whimsical, casual, lively, handmade texture, playful voice, signage feel, display impact, textured, brushy, condensed, irregular, bouncy.
A condensed, hand-drawn print with thick, brush-like strokes and visibly textured edges. Letterforms are mostly upright with slightly uneven vertical stems, soft terminals, and occasional wobble that keeps the rhythm organic. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with narrow counters and compact widths; curves are rounded but not perfectly symmetrical, and joins often show a painted, slightly ragged buildup. The overall spacing feels tight and energetic, with a lively baseline and small inconsistencies that reinforce the handmade character.
Best suited to short display text where texture and personality are desirable—posters, event flyers, packaging callouts, menu headers, and playful branding accents. It can also work for comic-style captions or social graphics where a casual handmade look is preferred over typographic neutrality.
The font conveys an informal, playful tone with a crafty, DIY sensibility. Its roughened brush texture and narrow, punchy shapes give it a spirited voice that can feel quirky and slightly mischievous rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering in a condensed, easily deployable print style—capturing the feel of hand-painted signage while staying legible and consistent enough for repeated use in display typography.
Capitals read as tall and column-like, while lowercase keeps a simple, printed construction rather than cursive connections. Numerals match the same narrow, painted feel, helping the set stay cohesive for headline-style use. The textured stroke edges are prominent enough to become part of the visual identity, especially at larger sizes.