Print Umref 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, playful, friendly, energetic, handmade, handwritten feel, display impact, friendly tone, quick lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, smooth, lively.
A slanted, brush-pen style print with soft, rounded terminals and subtly tapered strokes. Letterforms are compact and tall, with a brisk rhythm and a slightly bouncing baseline feel created by varied entry/exit strokes and occasional looped joins inside individual letters. Curves are full and open (notably in C/O/S), while verticals and diagonals remain streamlined for a quick, handwritten look. The overall texture is dark and even, with small irregularities that read as natural pen pressure rather than geometric construction.
Works well for short to medium-length display text where an informal, energetic voice is desired—such as lifestyle branding, packaging labels, posters, social media graphics, and punchy headlines. It can also suit quotes and invitations when a friendly handwritten accent is needed, especially at larger sizes where the brush detail remains clear.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—like quick marker notes or a casual signature adapted into readable print. Its lively slant and brushy stroke endings add motion and warmth, keeping the mood informal and approachable rather than formal or technical.
Likely designed to capture the feel of fast brush lettering in an unconnected, print-like structure—balancing spontaneity with enough consistency for readable display use. The narrow, upright-to-slanted proportions and dark stroke presence suggest an emphasis on compact impact and a confident, handwritten personality.
Uppercase characters retain a handwritten spontaneity, mixing simplified shapes with occasional calligraphic cues (such as looped bowls and curved cross-strokes). Numerals follow the same brisk, hand-drawn logic, with rounded forms and simple construction that prioritize speed and charm over strict uniformity.