Print Wolak 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, headlines, quotes, playful, handmade, quirky, casual, friendly, hand-lettered feel, organic texture, casual tone, expressive display, sketchy, brushed, wobbly, inked, textured.
This font presents informal, hand-drawn letterforms with slightly wobbly construction and visible stroke texture that suggests a brush or marker. Strokes show modest contrast and occasional tapering, with uneven terminals and small ink-like build-up in curves. Proportions are compact with a relatively low x-height, and widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm. The overall drawing is consistent but intentionally imperfect, with rounded bowls and gently irregular verticals that keep the texture present even in longer text.
It works best for short-to-medium headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and book or zine covers where a handmade voice is desirable. It can also serve for pull quotes and informal branding accents, especially when paired with a cleaner text face for longer reading.
The tone is casual and personable, with a playful, sketchbook energy that feels conversational rather than formal. Its irregularities and textured strokes add charm and a human, crafty character, leaning toward whimsical and slightly mischievous without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with visible brush/ink texture, prioritizing warmth and personality over geometric precision. Its compact proportions and varied widths aim to create an expressive, organic word shape that feels crafted rather than typeset.
The texture remains noticeable at display sizes, while the narrow proportions help keep words compact. Curves and counters tend to be open and rounded, and the numerals match the same hand-drawn rhythm, supporting cohesive mixed text settings.