Print Poboy 9 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, invitations, signage, playful, hand-drawn, friendly, whimsical, casual, hand-lettered look, friendly impact, casual tone, youthful charm, rounded, brushy, bouncy, irregular, soft terminals.
A lively hand-drawn print with thick, inky strokes and visibly uneven contours. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with rounded shoulders, soft terminals, and occasional tapered flicks that suggest a marker or brush. The baseline feel is slightly bouncy, and proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, creating an organic rhythm. Counters are generally open and simple, with simplified geometry and minimal internal detail for quick, informal readability.
Well suited to short headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and casual signage where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It can also work for invitations, classroom materials, and social graphics, especially when set with generous spacing to let the irregular stroke edges breathe.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable tone that feels personal and spontaneous rather than polished or formal. Its quirky irregularities and chunky stroke presence give it a cheerful, crafty character suited to lighthearted messaging and kid-friendly or community-oriented communication.
The design appears intended to emulate confident hand lettering made with a thick marker—prioritizing charm, warmth, and immediacy over strict consistency. Its narrow footprint and chunky strokes help it stay impactful in compact headlines while retaining a casual, personal feel.
Capitals read as sturdy and poster-like, while lowercase adds more personality through asymmetrical joins and varied curves. Numerals share the same handwritten energy, with rounded forms and slight wobble that keeps the set cohesive in display settings.