Print Ponof 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, friendly, bubbly, retro, cartoon, approachability, impact, whimsy, nostalgia, fun, rounded, soft, chunky, puffy, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, blob-like strokes and generous corner radii throughout. The letterforms are compact and cushioned, with soft terminals, simplified structures, and a subtly uneven rhythm that feels drawn rather than engineered. Counters are small and often teardrop or oval, and the overall silhouette is dominated by thick curves with minimal sharp joins; diagonal strokes (as in K, V, X) appear smoothed and slightly elastic. Figures follow the same puffy geometry, staying highly legible at large sizes with a consistent, dark color on the page.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and playful branding. It also works well for stickers, thumbnails, titles, and signage where a bold, friendly voice is needed; longer paragraphs are likely to feel heavy due to the dense stroke weight and compact counters.
The font communicates a warm, approachable personality with a humorous, lighthearted tone. Its rounded massing and bouncy shapes evoke retro toy packaging, kids’ media, and cheerful signage, prioritizing charm and impact over precision.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum friendliness and visual punch through soft geometry, rounded terminals, and simplified, hand-drawn forms. It aims for a nostalgic, cartoon-leaning display look that stays readable while feeling informal and approachable.
Capitals read as friendly and chunky, while lowercase forms keep a simple, single-storey feel with prominent dots on i/j and soft, looping descenders (notably g, j, y). The sample text shows strong headline presence and clear word shapes, with spacing that supports a lively, informal rhythm.