Print Gobam 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s media, signage, playful, hand-drawn, quirky, friendly, vintage, personality, informality, display impact, handmade feel, condensed, rounded, irregular, bouncy, soft terminals.
A condensed, hand-drawn print style with heavy strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are mostly upright with a gently wavering rhythm, showing subtle inconsistencies in stroke edges and curve shapes that mimic marker or brush pressure. Counters are relatively small and openings can be tight in letters like a, e, and s, while tall ascenders and compact widths give the alphabet a vertical, poster-like stance. Overall spacing feels slightly uneven in a natural way, reinforcing its drawn character rather than mechanical precision.
Well-suited to short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, display headlines, labels, and playful packaging. It can also work for casual signage and kid-oriented or crafty branding, especially where a compact width is helpful. For longer passages, generous size and line spacing will help maintain clarity.
The font reads as informal and personable, with a lighthearted, slightly retro sensibility. Its condensed boldness adds punch, while the hand-made irregularities keep it approachable and humorous rather than strict or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, compact display voice with an authentic hand-drawn feel. It prioritizes personality and immediacy over strict uniformity, aiming for friendly impact in casual communication.
Distinctive narrow capitals and tall lowercase forms create strong vertical texture in paragraphs. Rounded bowls and tapered joins show through in letters such as g, y, and w, and the numerals follow the same friendly, slightly lopsided construction, helping mixed text feel cohesive.