Print Somep 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, retro, friendly, lively, casual, handmade feel, display impact, retro tone, friendly branding, casual energy, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, smooth.
A heavy, brush-like italic with rounded terminals and softly tapered strokes that suggest a broad marker or sign-painter’s brush. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a consistent rightward slant and a bouncy baseline rhythm that alternates between fuller bowls and pinched joins. Counters are relatively small and often teardrop-shaped, while curves dominate over straight segments, giving the alphabet a plush, inked-in silhouette. The overall spacing is tight and the texture is dense, producing strong, high-impact word shapes in both upper- and lowercase.
Best suited to short, bold phrases where the dense, brushy texture can act as a graphic element—headlines, posters, event promotions, product packaging, and casual signage. It also works well for logo wordmarks that want a friendly, hand-made presence, while longer text blocks may feel visually heavy due to tight counters and strong stroke mass.
The font conveys an upbeat, informal tone with a vintage flair, like hand-lettered packaging or casual storefront signage. Its thick strokes and jaunty slant feel energetic and approachable, leaning toward fun, celebratory messaging rather than restraint or formality.
This design appears intended to mimic confident hand-painted lettering in a compact, punchy form, prioritizing personality and immediate impact over neutral readability. The italic slant, rounded terminals, and dense stroke weight support expressive display typography for informal branding.
Uppercase characters read like simplified brush caps with minimal internal detail, while the lowercase brings more motion through looped ascenders and rounded shoulders. Numerals are equally weighty and curvy, matching the letterforms for cohesive display use.