Print Eshu 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Applied Sans' by Monotype, 'DIN 2014 Rounded' by ParaType, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, stickers, playful, friendly, crafty, quirky, bold, handmade feel, informal display, friendly branding, human texture, rounded, brushy, roughened, organic, chunky.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with heavy strokes and subtly uneven edges that suggest brush or marker texture. Forms are mostly monoline in feel but show small swelling and tapering, with softly squared terminals and occasional nicks that create a slightly distressed outline. Counters are generous and open, and the overall rhythm is lively, with minor irregularities in stroke placement and curvature that keep the texture human and informal. Numerals and capitals share the same stout, simplified construction, prioritizing bold silhouette and clarity over precision.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, splashy headlines, packaging callouts, labels, and social graphics where a friendly hand-made voice is needed. It can also work well for children’s materials, event signage, and craft or food branding, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the textured edges can be appreciated.
The font projects a cheerful, approachable tone with a homemade, crafty energy. Its thick, bouncy shapes read as upbeat and kid-friendly, while the roughened perimeter adds warmth and a casual, hands-on authenticity.
The design appears intended to emulate bold hand-lettered signage—simple, readable shapes with a deliberately imperfect outline that conveys personality. Its construction favors strong silhouettes and an inviting feel for expressive display use rather than formal, text-heavy typography.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and breathable for a heavy style, helping prevent letters from clumping in text. The rough edge treatment is consistent across the set, so the texture feels like a deliberate design choice rather than random noise.