Print Gyruv 9 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Albireo' and 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design, 'Compilation Grotesk' by Estudio Calderon, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, and 'POLIGRA' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, logos, playful, retro, whimsical, hand-drawn, quirky, attention-grabbing, retro flavor, handcrafted feel, decorative texture, condensed, rounded, soft terminals, stenciled feel, bouncy rhythm.
A tall, tightly condensed display face with heavy, even stroke weight and rounded, pill-like terminals. Many forms show intentional internal slits or cut-ins that create a subtle stencil-like impression and add texture without breaking the overall monoline rhythm. Curves are narrow and vertical, counters are small, and the spacing feels airy around very compact letterforms, producing a strong vertical cadence. In text, the design holds a consistent, hand-drawn regularity with small idiosyncrasies that keep it from feeling purely geometric.
Best suited for display work where its condensed, high-impact shapes can carry a headline or short phrase. It works well on posters, packaging, album or event graphics, and branding moments that benefit from a quirky, handcrafted tone. For longer text, it’s most effective in short bursts or large sizes where the internal cut details remain clear.
The font reads as playful and slightly theatrical, with a vintage poster and novelty-signage personality. Its elongated proportions and soft, rounded cuts give it a friendly, quirky charm that can feel both retro and contemporary depending on color and layout.
The design appears aimed at delivering a bold, condensed handwritten display voice with a memorable silhouette and a signature cut-in/stencil detail. It prioritizes personality and rhythm over neutrality, offering an attention-grabbing look for titles and branding-oriented typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a closely related structure, emphasizing uniform height and a poster-like presence. Numerals follow the same condensed, rounded logic, keeping a consistent texture across mixed text. The distinctive internal cut details become more pronounced at larger sizes, where they act as a defining stylistic signature.