Print Tigiw 9 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, friendly, retro, whimsical, handmade, handmade feel, approachability, display impact, vintage charm, rounded, bouncy, inky, soft terminals, compact.
A compact, hand-drawn display face with rounded strokes and visibly brush-like modulation. Letterforms lean on simplified geometry—tall arches, oval counters, and softened corners—while maintaining a steady vertical stance. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin movement and tapered ends that mimic a felt-tip or brush pen, giving shapes a lively, slightly uneven rhythm. Uppercase forms are narrow and tall, while lowercase introduces more bounce and idiosyncrasy in bowls, joints, and entry/exit strokes; numerals follow the same soft, drawn construction with open, friendly curves.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, labels, storefront or event signage, and packaging where a handmade voice is desirable. It also works well for logos, social graphics, and pull quotes when set at moderate-to-large sizes to let the stroke modulation and rounded terminals read clearly.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a lighthearted, vintage-leaning charm. Its bubbly curves and inky modulation read as approachable and personable, suggesting casual signage, crafty branding, and kid-friendly or community-oriented messaging.
The design appears intended to capture an informal, hand-lettered print style with a compact footprint and lively stroke contrast. It prioritizes personality and visual rhythm over strict geometric regularity, aiming for an approachable display voice that feels drawn rather than engineered.
Spacing appears intentionally snug, reinforcing a compact, poster-like color on the page. Several glyphs emphasize rounded shoulders and bulbous joins, creating a consistent “puffy” texture across words, while still keeping counters clear enough for short text runs at larger sizes.