Print Pulaw 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, packaging, branding, playful, storybook, rustic, whimsical, folkloric, handmade feel, expressive display, vintage charm, playful tone, brushy, organic, irregular, chiseled, lively.
A lively, hand-drawn display face with chunky, irregular strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms show tapered terminals, slightly jagged edges, and a subtly wobbly baseline that reinforces an organic, made-by-hand texture. Counters are generally open but uneven, and proportions vary from glyph to glyph, creating a dynamic rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. Uppercase shapes feel slightly condensed and carved, while lowercase forms are compact with modest ascenders/descenders and a noticeably smaller x-height relative to capitals.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, children’s or fantasy-themed book covers, and artisanal branding/packaging where texture and personality are assets. It can work for pull quotes or section heads, but the irregularities and heavy stroke presence make it less ideal for long-form body copy at small sizes.
The overall tone is playful and slightly rough-hewn, like inked lettering for a folktale, craft label, or vintage poster. Its uneven color and spirited shapes read as friendly and expressive rather than polished or corporate, with a hint of old-world charm.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-lettered print with a brush or marker, prioritizing character, motion, and a handcrafted surface. Its controlled irregularity suggests a deliberate “drawn” aesthetic aimed at creating warmth and immediacy in display typography.
Round letters (like O, Q, and 0) appear slightly lopsided, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) have energetic, brush-like joins. Numerals keep the same hand-rendered character, with distinctive curves and tapered ends that suit headings more than dense data settings.