Print Fanum 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: horror titles, posters, album art, event flyers, game graphics, grunge, spooky, rugged, punk, raw, distressed look, handmade feel, high impact, dark mood, eroded, distressed, blotchy, torn, brushy.
A heavy, condensed display face with irregular, distressed outlines and a hand-rendered print construction. Strokes appear brushy and blotted, with torn edges, occasional notches, and uneven terminals that create a worn, ink-soaked texture. Counters are often partially pinched or clogged, and the overall rhythm is choppy and organic rather than geometric. Uppercase forms read blocky and forceful, while lowercase stays compact with stubby ascenders and a slightly cramped, textured silhouette.
Best suited to display settings where texture is an asset—horror or Halloween headlines, gritty posters, album covers, punk/metal flyers, and game or film title treatments. Use at larger sizes and with generous tracking if improved readability is needed.
The overall tone is gritty and ominous, with a DIY, underground feel. Its rough edges and inky breakup evoke horror and thriller aesthetics, as well as punk zines and distressed poster graphics.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-inked lettering that has been distressed or worn through reproduction, prioritizing atmosphere and impact over clean text readability. Its condensed heft and rough breakup suggest a poster-centric display font aimed at dramatic, gritty branding and title work.
Texture is a defining feature: the distressed contouring reduces clarity at smaller sizes, but adds strong character at headline scale. Numerals and caps feel especially sturdy and poster-ready, with irregularities that look intentionally inconsistent for an analog, handmade effect.