Print Eblom 9 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, packaging, craft branding, greeting cards, folksy, storybook, hand-inked, rustic, playful, handmade feel, casual voice, warmth, human texture, display character, organic, wobbly, textured, irregular, brushy.
This font has a hand-rendered, inked look with slightly wobbly contours and uneven stroke edges that suggest a pen or brush on paper. Strokes show subtle thick–thin variation and occasional swelling at corners, giving forms a lively, imperfect rhythm rather than geometric precision. Letterfit and widths vary from glyph to glyph, with compact, tall lowercase forms and small counters that keep the overall color light but characterful. Terminals are mostly soft and tapered, and many joins and curves feel drawn in a single gesture, preserving natural inconsistencies across the set.
It works best in display contexts where the handmade texture can be appreciated—titles, short paragraphs, pull quotes, packaging, and artisanal or craft-oriented branding. The lively stroke edges and variable widths help it stand out in posters and covers, while the readable, unconnected forms can still support short-form text in invitations, menus, and label systems.
The tone is warm and human, with a folksy, storybook quality that feels casual and handmade. Its irregularities read as charming and approachable, lending an informal, crafty voice rather than a polished corporate one. The overall impression is playful and slightly rustic, like lettering for notes, labels, or illustrated titles.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand lettering with an inked, slightly rough finish, balancing legibility with personality. It prioritizes a natural, drawn rhythm and a gentle vintage/folk feel over strict consistency, aiming to add warmth and authenticity to headlines and small blocks of copy.
Uppercase shapes lean toward simple, slightly serif-like hand strokes with uneven crossbars and subtly flared ends, while the lowercase maintains a consistent handwritten cadence. Numerals match the same drawn texture and informal construction, supporting cohesive display use alongside text. The texture is visible even at larger sizes, where the edge irregularities become a defining feature.