Print Ibkag 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'Maleo' by Tokotype, 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType, and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, punchy, casual, retro, impact, handmade warmth, space-saving, headline emphasis, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, irregular, poster-like.
A compact, heavy display face with tall, condensed proportions and a hand-drawn, print-like construction. Strokes are thick and largely monoline, with softened corners and slightly uneven edges that keep the texture lively rather than mechanical. Counters are small and apertures tend to be tight, giving letters a dense, inked-in silhouette. Overall spacing feels snug and vertical, with consistent height and a subtly irregular rhythm across forms.
Best used for short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, labels, packaging, and logo wordmarks where its dense weight and narrow footprint help fit more characters per line. It also works well for bold signage-style text and playful branding that benefits from a handmade, printed feel.
The tone is bold and informal, with a friendly roughness that reads as handmade. Its condensed heft and bouncy irregularities create an energetic, slightly retro flavor suited to attention-grabbing lines rather than quiet body text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed width while keeping an approachable, drawn-by-hand personality. It prioritizes strong silhouette and immediacy, trading fine detail for a sturdy, inked, display-first voice.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and simplified, while lowercase maintains the same narrow, chunky rhythm with a tall x-height and compact interior spaces. Numerals follow the same stout, condensed style and read clearly at display sizes.