Print Otlo 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, headlines, energetic, casual, urban, dynamic, expressive, impact, handmade, informality, speed, expressiveness, brushy, angular, slanted, compact, rough-edged.
A compact, slanted hand-drawn brush style with firm, tapered strokes and a slightly dry, textured edge. Letterforms are built from quick, confident marks with noticeable stroke direction changes and occasional sharp joins, giving the shapes an angular, lively rhythm. Proportions feel tight and space-efficient, with compact counters and a relatively modest x-height that emphasizes the tall ascenders and the forward lean. Overall color is dense and punchy, while small irregularities in terminals and curves preserve an authentic, drawn-by-hand consistency.
Well-suited for posters, headline treatments, and short callouts where a bold handwritten voice is desired. It also fits branding accents, packaging labels, and social media graphics that benefit from an energetic, human-made brush look. For extended passages, it works best in larger sizes or as emphasis text rather than continuous body copy.
The font projects an energetic, informal tone with a streetwise, marker-and-brush feel. Its brisk slant and decisive strokes add urgency and momentum, making it feel conversational and attention-grabbing rather than polished or reserved.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of fast brush lettering in a reusable typeface form—prioritizing gesture, speed, and visual punch over strict geometric regularity. The compact width and forward slant suggest an intention to deliver high-impact display typography while keeping word shapes tight and dynamic.
The texture and stroke modulation create strong contrast between thick bodies and tapered exits, which helps it hold presence at display sizes. In longer text, the tight spacing and compact forms read best with a bit of breathing room (slightly increased tracking or leading) to keep the lively strokes from crowding.