Print Upkob 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, branding, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, casual, handmade charm, playful voice, compact display, rounded, bouncy, monoline, soft corners, irregular rhythm.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with monoline strokes, rounded terminals, and slightly wobbly contours that preserve a marker-like feel. The proportions are narrow and vertically oriented, with tight counters and modest apertures that create a dense, lively texture in text. Letterforms show small inconsistencies in curve tension and stroke endings, giving an organic rhythm while remaining clearly legible. Numerals and punctuation match the same softened, informal construction, with occasional bulb-like joins and subtly uneven baselines.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, playful branding, packaging, and book covers where a friendly, informal tone is desired. It can work for short paragraphs in larger sizes, but performs most confidently in headlines, callouts, labels, and signage where its compact, hand-drawn character adds warmth and energy.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a quirky, homemade charm that feels approachable rather than formal. Its narrow, bouncy shapes and soft edges suggest a lighthearted voice suited to whimsical or kid-friendly messaging.
Likely designed to deliver an informal, hand-lettered print look with a compact footprint, combining clear shapes with deliberate irregularities to convey a casual, human touch.
In longer lines, the condensed spacing and compact counters produce a strong, dark typographic color; a bit of extra tracking can help maintain clarity in small sizes. The face reads best when its hand-rendered irregularities are allowed to be part of the personality, especially in short bursts of copy.